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PBX 676Y

1983 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,018 mi
Last recorded55,018 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBX 676Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 55,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,036 miles

both rear shock absorber dust shields insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,801 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,366 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 50,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 48,662 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 48,662 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 42,236 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,146 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 35,556 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills corroded

rust around n/s/f jacking point

Fail 19 Dec 2006 33,163 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,163 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 33,129 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 32,294 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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PBX 676Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PBX 676Y, 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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PBX 676Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 June 1983.

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