MOT Status
Mileage
95,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
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A396 OBM is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1983 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 49,638 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 A396 OBM, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A396 OBM registered?
A396 OBM is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 November 1983.
Is A396 OBM safe to buy?
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