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B893 XDE

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

55,576 mi
Last recorded55,576 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB893 XDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,576 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED TO BE EXCESSIVE

Fail 3 Sep 2007 53,768 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,768 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,987 miles

ADVISE.N/S & O/S DOOR SKINS CORRODING

Fail 5 Sep 2006 51,987 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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B893 XDE is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B893 XDE, 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 B893 XDE registered?

B893 XDE is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 May 1985.

Is B893 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B893 XDE shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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