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VHE 571Y

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,847 mi
Last recorded53,847 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHE 571Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,847 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 53,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,625 miles

all metal b pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,607 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,623 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2011 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 15 May 2007 39,596 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 39,596 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2006 39,458 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 39,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VHE 571Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHE 571Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VHE 571Y registered?

VHE 571Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 May 1983.

Is VHE 571Y safe to buy?

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