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B59 FWG

1985 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,012 mi
Last recorded74,012 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB59 FWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,012 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 100,078 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 10,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B59 FWG is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White 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 B59 FWG, 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 B59 FWG registered?

B59 FWG is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is B59 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B59 FWG 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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