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A436 ACF

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,590 mi
Last recorded84,590 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA436 ACF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2006 84,590 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion in all under body panels

vehicle appears to have excess toe-out on steering system

Fail 6 Oct 2005 84,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion in all floor sections

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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A436 ACF is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A436 ACF, 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 A436 ACF registered?

A436 ACF is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 December 1983.

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