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B469 MNJ

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,993 mi
Last recorded52,993 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB469 MNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 52,993 miles

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Fail 29 Aug 2007 52,887 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake cable corroded

slight inbalance of front brakes

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2006 50,665 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres deteriorating

handbrake cable corroded

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 50,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres deteriorating

handbrake cable corroded

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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B469 MNJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B469 MNJ, 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 B469 MNJ registered?

B469 MNJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 June 1985.

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