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A503 ADT

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,524 mi
Last recorded65,524 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA503 ADT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,524 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,910 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,900 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 63,351 miles

both rear tyre walls begining to crack and perish

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,741 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,785 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 60,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,934 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2010 58,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,235 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,225 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,015 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 55,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2006 55,259 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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A503 ADT is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A503 ADT, 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 A503 ADT registered?

A503 ADT is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 April 1984.

Is A503 ADT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A503 ADT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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