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Q497BCH

1995 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,319 mi
Last recorded48,319 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ497BCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 48,318 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 48,318 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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Q497BCH is a 1995 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Q497BCH, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q497BCH registered?

Q497BCH is a 1995 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is Q497BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q497BCH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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