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B456 XFB

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,215 mi
Last recorded76,215 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB456 XFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,215 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 76,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 69,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s headlamp image

Pass 31 May 2018 64,797 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 64,578 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,265 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 60,258 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2016 55,111 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 51,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washers poor

wipers poor

Fail 5 May 2015 51,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 9 May 2014 48,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washers weak

Pass 20 May 2013 45,146 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 45,121 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 2 May 2013 45,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s headlamp

Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,888 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,421 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,386 miles

nearside headlight adjuster

offside front chassis rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,252 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 26,252 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,278 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 25,278 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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B456 XFB is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B456 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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B456 XFB is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 February 1985.

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