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B435 XFB

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,102 mi
Last recorded25,102 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB435 XFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,102 miles

fuel pipe crushed near tank

temporary repair has been made to offside front indicator lens

Fail 18 Nov 2008 25,098 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air filter top missing

fuel pipe crushed near tank

temporary repair has been made to offside front indicator lens

Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,917 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 15,500 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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B435 XFB is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B435 XFB, 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 B435 XFB registered?

B435 XFB is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 February 1985.

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