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B417 DVW

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,867 mi
Last recorded32,867 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB417 DVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 32,867 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,199 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 30,199 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 30,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen water ingress (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak engine bay ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wash jet blocked

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,310 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 26,310 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,637 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,577 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,007 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion at rear

Fail 25 Mar 2014 17,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion at rear

n/s/r tyre cracking badly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corosion o/s outer cill. all four tyres slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,570 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,702 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,435 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,997 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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B417 DVW is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B417 DVW, 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 B417 DVW registered?

B417 DVW is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 July 1985.

Is B417 DVW safe to buy?

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