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A582 WAM

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,847 mi
Last recorded34,847 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA582 WAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 34,847 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 26,913 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,913 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,644 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 26,644 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,485 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 25,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,091 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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A582 WAM is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 A582 WAM, 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 A582 WAM registered?

A582 WAM is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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