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A30 RMJ

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,034 mi
Last recorded80,034 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA30 RMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,034 miles

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

rear brake imbalance

rear tyres scrubbing

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Apr 2009 80,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake imbalance

rear tyres scrubbing

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Apr 2008 73,055 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 73,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 72,936 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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A30 RMJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,297cc 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 A30 RMJ, 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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A30 RMJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 March 1984.

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