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A514 MTM

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,264 mi
Last recorded37,264 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA514 MTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 37,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 37,249 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 37,235 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,223 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,209 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,190 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,153 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,025 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 37,025 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,931 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,767 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,493 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,234 miles

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

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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A514 MTM is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A514 MTM, 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 A514 MTM registered?

A514 MTM is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A514 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A514 MTM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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