MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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