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A574 RMJ

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,161 mi
Last recorded76,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA574 RMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 76,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 75,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2021 75,450 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 74,633 miles

Exhaust is home made & has slight blow/leak on joint

Fail 15 Apr 2020 74,633 miles

Exhaust is home made & has slight blow/leak on joint

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexie to axel (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,206 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,162 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,953 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 64,067 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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A574 RMJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A574 RMJ, 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 A574 RMJ registered?

A574 RMJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 April 1984.

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