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ACH 154Y

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,486 mi
Last recorded90,486 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACH 154Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 May 2006 90,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 24 May 2005 88,464 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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ACH 154Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 ACH 154Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACH 154Y registered?

ACH 154Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 June 1983.

Is ACH 154Y safe to buy?

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