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GEL 325Y

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,548 mi
Last recorded79,548 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 325Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,548 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 79,577 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,852 miles

front tie bar mounts corroded/front brake discs corroded/no rear seats/windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Aug 2009 76,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tie bar mounts corroded/front brake discs corroded/no rear seats/windscreen scratched

Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,833 miles

nearside weak headlight pattern/headlight emitting blue light/brake fuid low/tail gate will not open/battery insecure

rear spring mounts corroded/play in offside front strut/brake pipes corroded/heavily undersealed/long hand brake travel

Fail 24 Apr 2008 76,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside weak headlight pattern/headlight emitting blue light/brake fuid low/tail gate will not open/battery insecure

rear spring mounts corroded/play in offside front strut/brake pipes corroded/heavily undersealed/long hand brake travel

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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GEL 325Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GEL 325Y, 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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GEL 325Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 May 1983.

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