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A176 JLP

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

85,977 mi
Last recorded85,977 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA176 JLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2007 85,977 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 85,049 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 85,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 85,024 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 84,115 miles

nearside front indicator is broken but taped up

offside door mirror is damaged but has been repaired with tape

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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A176 JLP is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A176 JLP, 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 A176 JLP registered?

A176 JLP is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 February 1984.

Is A176 JLP safe to buy?

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