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A797 LTT

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,236 mi
Last recorded35,236 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA797 LTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2015 35,236 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,852 miles

exhaust is deteriorated

o/s and n/s sills are corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear chassis is corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,734 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust is deteriorated

hand brake cables corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,472 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 34,425 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,999 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,009 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,957 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,507 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,034 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,090 miles

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE ON LIMIT

CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT

COOLANT LOSS FROM ELECTRIC FAN SWITCH

COOLANT LOSS FROM WATER PUMP

OFFSIDE FRONT BULK HEAD RUSTED AND HOLED

Fail 12 Oct 2006 31,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT

COOLANT LEAKING FROM ELECTRIC FAN SWITCH

COOLANT LEAKING FROM WATER PUMP

OFFSIDE FRONT BULKHEAD CORRODED AND HOLED

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE ON LIMIT

Pass 16 Sep 2005 30,328 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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A797 LTT is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A797 LTT, 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 A797 LTT registered?

A797 LTT is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 October 1983.

Is A797 LTT safe to buy?

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