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A498 MKE

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,473 mi
Last recorded70,473 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA498 MKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,473 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,468 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 70,383 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,301 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,265 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 70,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,895 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,102 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,866 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,727 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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A498 MKE is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 A498 MKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A498 MKE registered?

A498 MKE is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 November 1983.

Is A498 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A498 MKE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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