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A102 JFH

1984 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,994 mi
Last recorded94,994 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA102 JFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 94,994 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,786 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Filter corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2014 78,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,380 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,523 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 74,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 72,149 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 72,149 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 69,106 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 69,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 May 2010 688,424 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 68,840 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,939 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 66,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,930 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 66,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,893 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 65,893 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,460 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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A102 JFH is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,470 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 A102 JFH, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A102 JFH is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 March 1984.

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