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A547 RPO

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,403 mi
Last recorded76,403 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2006
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA547 RPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2006 76,403 miles

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

both front seat belts slow to return. nearside front belt stalk cover missing, catch functions OK

both sills and nearside rear wheel arch corroded, vehicle is showing heavy to advanced corrosion various places outside visible prescribed areas.

front brake imbalance on limits

nearside front headlamp full of condensation

Fail 7 Mar 2006 76,290 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front seat belts are slow to return, nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing but catch functions OK

both rear sills and nearside wheel arch badly corroded

front brake imbalance on limits

nearside headlamp full of condensation

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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A547 RPO is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A547 RPO, 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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A547 RPO is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 February 1984.

Is A547 RPO safe to buy?

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