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B376 MKA

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,994 mi
Last recorded68,994 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB376 MKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,994 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,332 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,332 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,546 miles

corrosion to floor sections

Fail 17 Feb 2010 62,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to floor sections

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,789 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,788 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,046 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,362 miles

2x rear brake cylinders have a slight leak

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge

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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B376 MKA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 993cc 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 B376 MKA, 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 B376 MKA registered?

B376 MKA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B376 MKA safe to buy?

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