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A624 YSG

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,866 mi
Last recorded30,866 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA624 YSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 30,866 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 30,864 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected AT ENGINE BAY AND UNDER SIDE (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system fouling BOTH FUEL PIPES AT BULKHEAD (2.1.4 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER AT GEARBOX (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,649 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both sills have been repaired/welded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside caliper slide bolt caps missing

nearside front top strut mounting area has been repaired

offside headlamp aim at highest point allowed

radiator corroded at bottom

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

rear shock absorbers corroded

some corrosion on front coil spring

vehicle/doors/wings/sills/arches/chassis/floor corroded/corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,482 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

boot lid shock absorbers worn/inoperative

fuel filler pipes corroded

vehicle floor/sills/chassis/doors/sills corroded/corroding heavily

Fail 31 Aug 2006 30,369 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise rear o/s wheel arch corroded but has no sharp edges

advise rear wiper split

advise spare tyre flat

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,369 miles

advise rear o/s wheel arch corroded but has no sharp edges

advise rear wiper split

advise spare tyre flat

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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A624 YSG is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A624 YSG, 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 A624 YSG registered?

A624 YSG is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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