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B64 BBH

1985 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,598 mi
Last recorded87,598 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB64 BBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside/offside outer sills corroding.

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing.

rear number plate wearing.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,144 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody,body corrosion and rear wheelarches corroding and outer sills corroding.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 87,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody,body corrosion and rear wheelarches corroding and outer sills corroding.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,929 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 86,929 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,434 miles

nearside/offside inner sills corroding.

nearside/offside outer sills corroding.

oil leak

underbody corrosion in places.

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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B64 BBH is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B64 BBH, 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 B64 BBH registered?

B64 BBH is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 June 1985.

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