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A170 SYA

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,976 mi
Last recorded67,976 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 SYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 67,976 miles

both front shock absorbers showing signs of wear starting

both front tyres showing signs of wearing on inner edges

n/s/w/arch showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 23 Feb 2008 65,636 miles

both front showing signs of wear starting

Fail 23 Feb 2008 65,636 miles

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

both front showing signs of wear starting

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,191 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 63,191 miles

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

n/s/bottom half of vehicle showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 11 Feb 2006 61,383 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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A170 SYA is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A170 SYA, 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 A170 SYA registered?

A170 SYA is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 February 1984.

Is A170 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A170 SYA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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