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A638 VHB

1983 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,655 mi
Last recorded74,655 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA638 VHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2006 74,655 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 70,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front crossmember,frontpanel,both outer sills,o/s/r chassis in a rusty condition

long handbrake travel

n/s door damaged

n/s/r lense damaged

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2005 70,835 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

temporary fuel cap fitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front cross member, front panel, both outer sills, o/s/r chassis in a rusty condition.

long handbrake travel

n/s door damaged

n/s/r lense damaged

oil leak

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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A638 VHB is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A638 VHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A638 VHB registered?

A638 VHB is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A638 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A638 VHB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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