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A176 LFD

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,120 mi
Last recorded53,120 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 53,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,864 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT SIGNS OFF CORROTION UNDER CAR

Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,714 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing due to standing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded due to standing (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch -sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,814 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r inner wall cracking,both front also.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 51,814 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r inner wall cracking,both front also.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,865 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 50,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,548 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 49,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 48,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,985 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,284 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 46,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,736 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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A176 LFD is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LFD, 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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A176 LFD is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 May 1984.

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