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B591 TNG

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,876 mi
Last recorded60,876 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB591 TNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,876 miles

blue smoke from exhaust on limit

Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

blue smoke from exhaust on limit

Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,536 miles

both rear vwheel rims slightly bent

rear plate starting to fade

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,100 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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B591 TNG is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B591 TNG, 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 B591 TNG registered?

B591 TNG is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 January 1985.

Is B591 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B591 TNG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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