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B723 MBY

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,662 mi
Last recorded96,662 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB723 MBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,662 miles

no rear seats fitted

slight noise and play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside and nearside shocker top bushes

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

stain on fuel tank.no visible leaks

wheels look to have caught inner arches at some point.ok at time of test

Fail 24 Nov 2006 96,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

no rear seats fitted

slight play and noise in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside and nearside front shocker top bushes

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

wheels look to have caught at some point on inner arches.ok at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2005 89,590 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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B723 MBY is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B723 MBY, 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 B723 MBY registered?

B723 MBY is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 September 1984.

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