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B612 ODG

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,501 mi
Last recorded52,501 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB612 ODG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,568 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 50,212 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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B612 ODG is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B612 ODG, 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 B612 ODG registered?

B612 ODG is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 January 1985.

Is B612 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B612 ODG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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