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B858 HFF

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,708 mi
Last recorded33,708 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB858 HFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,708 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 33,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer CV boots perishing.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,386 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 33,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,602 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 30,602 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

front tyres perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,780 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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B858 HFF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B858 HFF, 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 B858 HFF registered?

B858 HFF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B858 HFF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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