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A212 KLB

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,414 mi
Last recorded86,414 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA212 KLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 86,414 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,129 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,787 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 83,787 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,290 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 82,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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A212 KLB is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Brown 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 A212 KLB, 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 A212 KLB registered?

A212 KLB is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 May 1984.

Is A212 KLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A212 KLB 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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