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Q73JAH

1997 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,497 mi
Last recorded10,497 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ73JAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 10,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Underbody and components coated in underseal

Pass 1 Nov 2018 9,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 9,474 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 9,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 8,125 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 8,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 7,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,031 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 6,570 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 5,800 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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Q73JAH is a 1997 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Q73JAH, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q73JAH registered?

Q73JAH is a 1997 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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