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A162 RRO

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,400 mi
Last recorded26,400 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2006
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA162 RRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2006 26,400 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 26,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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A162 RRO is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A162 RRO, 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 A162 RRO registered?

A162 RRO is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A162 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A162 RRO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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