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A388 JLX

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

91,692 mi
Last recorded91,692 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA388 JLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2008 91,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,943 miles

nearside and offside lower outter sills have had repairs

Fail 14 Mar 2007 90,924 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside offside lower outter sills have had repairs

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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A388 JLX is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A388 JLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A388 JLX registered?

A388 JLX is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 March 1984.

Is A388 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A388 JLX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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