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VTN 471Y

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,116 mi
Last recorded46,116 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTN 471Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,116 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,460 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,964 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,609 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,206 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 44,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,482 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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VTN 471Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTN 471Y, 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 VTN 471Y registered?

VTN 471Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 June 1983.

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