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B654 YJN

1984 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,443 mi
Last recorded99,443 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB654 YJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,443 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,420 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 99,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,404 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 99,373 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 99,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,267 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 99,150 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 99,150 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 98,938 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 98,383 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 98,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 94,540 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 94,540 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 98,414 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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B654 YJN is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B654 YJN, 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 B654 YJN registered?

B654 YJN is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 November 1984.

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