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B571 BYA

1985 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,374 mi
Last recorded66,374 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB571 BYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,374 miles

rear wheel arch repaired

Fail 4 Jul 2013 66,371 miles

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

rear wheel arch repaired

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,635 miles

rear wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2012 65,635 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,614 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 64,614 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,688 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 63,688 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,425 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 61,297 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 61,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 59,762 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 59,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 58,255 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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B571 BYA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B571 BYA, 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 B571 BYA registered?

B571 BYA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 May 1985.

Is B571 BYA safe to buy?

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