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B508 AOO

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,583 mi
Last recorded43,583 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB508 AOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,583 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 43,566 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,386 miles

advise rear tyres slightly perished .

Fail 15 Feb 2012 42,386 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres slightly perished .

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,457 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,477 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 34,956 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,812 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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B508 AOO is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,470 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 B508 AOO, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B508 AOO registered?

B508 AOO is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 December 1984.

Is B508 AOO safe to buy?

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