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A349 PBM

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,094 mi
Last recorded49,094 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA349 PBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 49,094 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

crack in windscreen

front to centre exhaust joint has a slight blow

front valance corroded

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,704 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight wear in `nsf` top strut mount

Fail 31 May 2006 47,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 PBM is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A349 PBM, 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 A349 PBM registered?

A349 PBM is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 January 1984.

Is A349 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A349 PBM shows 3 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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