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A646 HRU

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

303 mi
Last recorded303 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA646 HRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 303 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 99,310 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 98,171 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 96,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 94,319 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 20,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,886 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,854 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 92,854 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,833 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 92,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 87,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2013 87,440 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 81,985 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 78,056 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 78,056 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 74,589 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 74,589 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2009 72,256 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 72,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 66,405 miles

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2007 55,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 47,646 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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A646 HRU is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A646 HRU, 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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A646 HRU is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 October 1983.

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