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B494 NGY

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,681 mi
Last recorded44,681 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB494 NGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch front

rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 May 2021 44,677 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch front chassis corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2015 44,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 44,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,940 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 43,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,484 miles

n/s/r arch rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,012 miles

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

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

rusty n/s/r arch

Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,469 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,906 miles

n.s.f shassis rail rusty may need welding 4 next m.o.t

Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,170 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,152 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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B494 NGY is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B494 NGY, 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 B494 NGY registered?

B494 NGY is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 May 1985.

Is B494 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B494 NGY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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