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B541 AFW

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,282 mi
Last recorded55,282 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB541 AFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,282 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 55,282 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,682 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 52,682 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,173 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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B541 AFW is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B541 AFW, 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 B541 AFW registered?

B541 AFW is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 September 1984.

Is B541 AFW safe to buy?

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