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B370 ACX

1985 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,064 mi
Last recorded82,064 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB370 ACX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,064 miles

floor corroded mainly arounf drain bungs

outer sills corroded partly covered in filler unable to check fully

Fail 19 Aug 2013 82,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

floor corroded mainly arounf drain bungs

outer sills corroded partly covered in filler unable to check fully

Pass 7 Jul 2012 75,487 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 75,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,268 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 75,252 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2010 92,241 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,867 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,475 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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B370 ACX is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 B370 ACX, 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 B370 ACX registered?

B370 ACX is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 March 1985.

Is B370 ACX safe to buy?

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