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A349 BAN

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,156 mi
Last recorded64,156 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA349 BAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 64,156 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,993 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 63,565 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 62,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,839 miles

Some corrosion to outer sills and rear arches

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,936 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 61,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear service brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation carried out

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,762 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 60,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 59,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 59,398 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 59,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 58,200 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 57,003 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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A349 BAN is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A349 BAN, 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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A349 BAN is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 March 1984.

Is A349 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A349 BAN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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