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A488 LLE

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

6,734 mi
Last recorded6,734 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA488 LLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 6,734 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 6,708 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 6,697 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 6,689 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 6,632 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 6,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake sticky

Rear exhaust box pin hole

Pass 26 Sep 2018 6,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 6,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 6,454 miles

NSF+ OSF tyres perishing

Nearside Rear brake sticky

Pass 15 Sep 2015 6,435 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 6,435 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 6,408 miles

n/s/r brake sticky

o/s/f headlight aim weak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 6,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 6,225 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 6,142 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 6,066 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Jul 2008 5,991 miles

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 18 Jul 2007 5,907 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 5,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,898 miles

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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A488 LLE is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A488 LLE, 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 A488 LLE registered?

A488 LLE is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is A488 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A488 LLE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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