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A520 TBK

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,595 mi
Last recorded43,595 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA520 TBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,595 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 43,595 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,858 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 18 Sep 2012 54,858 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

oil level low

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,214 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,158 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,103 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,069 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,017 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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A520 TBK is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A520 TBK, 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 A520 TBK registered?

A520 TBK is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 November 1984.

Is A520 TBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A520 TBK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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