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A629 STM

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,098 mi
Last recorded85,098 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2005
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA629 STM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2005 85,098 miles

PLUS PREVIOUS ADVISES DATED AUGUST 10TH 2005(ZERO FIVE)

both front strutt tops play in!

hazard switch fully functional but insecure!

osf h/lamp reflector corroded weak pattern(BORDERLINE)!

slight play in steering wheel!

slight roughness to nsf wheel bearing!

temporary repair to horn!

wiper arm slightly encroaching zone b!

Fail 10 Aug 2005 85,098 miles

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

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle (2.5.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

SIGNS OF REPAIR WORK AROUND BOTH FRONT STRUTT TOP MOUNTS CANT CHECK PROPERLY DUE TO PAINT AND UNDERSEAL!

TESTED WITH REAR SEATS MISSING!

both inner and outer sills corroded and getting weak holed in places!

front valance(cross-member)corroded and getting weak!

gearlever knob missing,gear lever surround insecure,wiring looms insecure in car front area!

nsf,osf wheel arches inner at rear corroded and holed!nsf inner wheel arch at top next to strutt corroded and weak!

osf and nsf brake pipes corroded!

osf seat belt slow retraction !

slight exhaust pertrusion from rear no sharpe edges apparent!

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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A629 STM is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,400cc 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 A629 STM, 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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A629 STM is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 March 1984.

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