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B571 HTV

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,384 mi
Last recorded50,384 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB571 HTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,384 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,564 miles

exhaust noisy however unable to compare to standard or similar as non production engine fitted

non standard suspension fitted at time of test

rear seats removed at time of test and non standard front seats fitted

rear springs fouling tyres only when rear of vehicle jacked up

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,164 miles

tyres both rears touch springs when vehicle is jacked

Fail 29 May 2009 51,135 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

tyres both rears touch springs when vehicle is jacked

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,412 miles

Both front seat belts twisted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 HTV is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,998cc 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 B571 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

B571 HTV is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 January 1985.

Is B571 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B571 HTV 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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