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A735 EPV

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,294 mi
Last recorded39,294 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA735 EPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2008 39,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front valance corrodded through n/s an o/s

N/S/R AND O/S/R lower quarters corrodded through

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,998 miles

see test number 284112707262

Fail 21 Jul 2007 36,998 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bonnet release handle needs attention

both outer sills very corroded with a hole in the nearside not in prescribed area attention advised

Pass 22 Jul 2006 36,061 miles

both outer sills very rusty mot ok .drivers seat back worn mot ok

Fail 15 Jul 2006 35,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills very rusty mot ok

drivers seat back worn mot ok

Pass 19 Jul 2005 33,248 miles

both sills weak. ok for mot but may require welding next year

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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A735 EPV is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A735 EPV, 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 A735 EPV registered?

A735 EPV is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is A735 EPV safe to buy?

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