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B396 COJ

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,883 mi
Last recorded49,883 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB396 COJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,500 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,189 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 34,866 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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B396 COJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B396 COJ, 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 B396 COJ registered?

B396 COJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 January 1985.

Is B396 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B396 COJ shows 5 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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