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B483 YMJ

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,833 mi
Last recorded62,833 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB483 YMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 62,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,748 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,648 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 60,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 57,745 miles

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

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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B483 YMJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B483 YMJ, 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 B483 YMJ registered?

B483 YMJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is B483 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B483 YMJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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