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B309 JAN

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,343 mi
Last recorded71,343 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB309 JAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2008 71,343 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sills not checked covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2007 73,669 miles

n/s/f brake binding

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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B309 JAN is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,263 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 B309 JAN, 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 41 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B309 JAN registered?

B309 JAN is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 April 1985.

Is B309 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B309 JAN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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