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A822 JNF

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,567 mi
Last recorded63,567 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA822 JNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2019 63,567 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,744 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,743 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 55,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s rear outer sill needs attention

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,557 miles

n/s rear outer sill needs attention

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,168 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight knock from steering

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,149 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake requires attention

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,283 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2012 36,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,318 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

o/s chassis leg corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 30,318 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

o/s chassis leg corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2009 29,570 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

non standard engine fitted

non standard front and rear suspension fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,558 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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A822 JNF is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A822 JNF, 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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A822 JNF is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 August 1983.

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