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B526 OLX

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,005 mi
Last recorded12,005 miles
Recorded on26 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB526 OLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2007 12,005 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 11,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 4,462 miles

STRONG ADVISORY. O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORROSION AND REPAIRS.

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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B526 OLX is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B526 OLX, 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 B526 OLX registered?

B526 OLX is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B526 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B526 OLX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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