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A135 RBW

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,690 mi
Last recorded33,690 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA135 RBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 33,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 32,648 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 32,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 32,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 32,021 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 32,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 31,441 miles

Front brakes have a slight imbalance.

Pass 13 May 2015 30,745 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,207 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 29,207 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 28,252 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 27,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 26,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 25,541 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 25,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,252 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 24,248 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,431 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 20,206 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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A135 RBW is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A135 RBW, 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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A135 RBW is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 June 1984.

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