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B61 SDD

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB61 SDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,148 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,369 miles

slight noise in rear wheel bearing ns

Fail 15 Mar 2010 85,369 miles

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

slight noise in rear wheel bearing ns

Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,620 miles

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

Rear bumper damaged

front exhaust mountain broken but exhaust system still secure

Fail 3 Mar 2009 79,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

Rear bumper damaged

front exhaust mountain broken but exhaust system still secure

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,291 miles

Exhaust mounting getting perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,759 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 64,604 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

NSR WHEELBEARING STARTING TO GET NOISY

Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,502 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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B61 SDD is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B61 SDD, 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 B61 SDD registered?

B61 SDD is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B61 SDD safe to buy?

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