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A408 SHK

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,964 mi
Last recorded51,964 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA408 SHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 51,964 miles

Advise; Hand brake cable outer casing worn at rear axle beam.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy [at both sides] (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 51,964 miles

Advise; Hand brake cable outer casing worn at rear axle beam.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy [at both sides] (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,964 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 18,495 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 9,761 miles

Centre corrosion on chassis

oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,074 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 22,548 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Rear trailing arm bushes perished & have slight movement

Slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,488 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2011 20,481 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyrs has side wall/tread damage

offside rear coil spring looks bent/twisted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 14,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front headlamps just visable pattern

front brakes very slight bind

Fail 27 Oct 2010 14,635 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front headlamps just visable pattern

front brakes very slight bind

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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A408 SHK is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A408 SHK, 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 A408 SHK registered?

A408 SHK is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 March 1984.

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