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B686 MJU

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,109 mi
Last recorded93,109 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB686 MJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 93,109 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 93,109 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,596 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 91,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,567 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,692 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 85,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

off side bulkhead under battery corroded

offside rear chassis end corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,761 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,049 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,515 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 73,515 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,919 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,752 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,704 miles

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

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

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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B686 MJU is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B686 MJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B686 MJU registered?

B686 MJU is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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