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A443 WBO

1983 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,938 mi
Last recorded72,938 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2005
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA443 WBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2005 72,938 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded. †both sills have surface corrosion. †floorpan has surface corrosion.

Fail 1 Jun 2005 72,919 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

both sills corroded. †floorpan corroded.

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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A443 WBO is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc 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 A443 WBO, 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 A443 WBO registered?

A443 WBO is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 November 1983.

Is A443 WBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A443 WBO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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