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A16 NVX

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,074 mi
Last recorded63,074 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 63,074 miles

Vehicle is prepared for road rallies

Pass 26 May 2023 62,176 miles

Vehicle is prepped for road rallies

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,019 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 51,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,033 miles

nearside rear sill corroded outside perscribed area

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,952 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 44,709 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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A16 NVX is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 A16 NVX, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 NVX registered?

A16 NVX is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is A16 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 NVX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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