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B601 GYJ

1984 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB601 GYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018
Fail 30 Jun 2016

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no odometer reading shown

Fail 19 Jun 2015

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no odometer reading shown

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,069 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012
Pass 18 Nov 2010
Pass 19 Nov 2009

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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B601 GYJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,470 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 B601 GYJ, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B601 GYJ registered?

B601 GYJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 August 1984.

Is B601 GYJ safe to buy?

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