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A655 LFC

1983 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,169 mi
Last recorded28,169 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA655 LFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,169 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 28,169 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2013 24,505 miles

All four tyres are wearing on the inside

Both front wheels are slightly rough when rotated

Fail 17 May 2013 24,505 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

All four tyres are wearing on the inside

Both front wheels are slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 May 2010 28,299 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,356 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,552 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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A655 LFC is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A655 LFC, 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 A655 LFC registered?

A655 LFC is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is A655 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A655 LFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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