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HKM 916Y

1983 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,622 mi
Last recorded54,622 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKM 916Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 54,622 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 52,786 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,065 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,376 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 38,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,870 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 34,863 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,677 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion both side sills

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,793 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2007 30,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2006 29,042 miles

heavy surface corrosion to o/s outer sill must be treated shortly

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

car retested using spare tyre

excessive corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2006 29,042 miles

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

car retested using spare tyre

excessive corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

heavy surface corrosion to o/s outer sill must be treated shortly

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

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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HKM 916Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HKM 916Y, 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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What year was HKM 916Y registered?

HKM 916Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 June 1983.

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