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A130 WCY

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,627 mi
Last recorded68,627 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 WCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 68,627 miles

Front n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes perished/cracked up

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 68,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes perished/cracked up

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 67,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 67,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,795 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2020 66,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 66,420 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 65,944 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 65,793 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 65,457 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,343 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 64,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 64,310 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 63,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 62,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,155 miles

both rear inner wheelarches and chassis have been welded

front shockabsorbers weak

off side front inner wing has been plated and welded

Fail 7 Apr 2008 61,155 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear inner wheelarches and chassis have been welded

front shockabsorbers weak

off side front inner wing has been plated and welded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,126 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 61,126 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 61,012 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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A130 WCY is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 A130 WCY, 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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What year was A130 WCY registered?

A130 WCY is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 January 1984.

Is A130 WCY safe to buy?

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