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A20 XEA

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1106cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,049 mi
Last recorded49,049 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,106cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 49,048 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 47,897 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie-bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie-bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 45,298 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 43,697 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,150 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2016 43,127 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 20 May 2008 42,755 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 42,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,299 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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A20 XEA is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,106cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A20 XEA, 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 A20 XEA registered?

A20 XEA is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A20 XEA safe to buy?

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