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A39 TMA

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,928 mi
Last recorded74,928 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA39 TMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 74,928 miles

rear tyres quite badly perishing

Fail 18 May 2018 74,923 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc near side front outer gaiter small end open (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking under rear floor (7.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of off side rear inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

rear tyres quite badly perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,818 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 73,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired near side rear inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired off side rear inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,725 miles

battery loose

fuel pipes perished

under body rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2013 73,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery loose

both rear wheel arches corroded

fuel pipes perished

under body rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,484 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 73,478 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check n/s/f wheel brg

Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,007 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

note can smell fuel

Fail 10 Jan 2011 72,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

note can smell fuel

Fail 12 Jan 2010 72,277 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

wheel arches rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,277 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

wheel arches rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2009 71,287 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2008 70,230 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 70,230 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,017 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

under body rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2006 67,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

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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A39 TMA is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A39 TMA, 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 A39 TMA registered?

A39 TMA is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 October 1983.

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