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B664 CJN

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,141 mi
Last recorded26,141 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB664 CJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,141 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,536 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 24,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,867 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,607 miles

o/s/f seat play in back rest

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,358 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,160 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,846 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 23,937 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 23,497 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 23,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2006 22,296 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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B664 CJN is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B664 CJN, 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 B664 CJN registered?

B664 CJN is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B664 CJN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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