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B893 YAR

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,111 mi
Last recorded55,111 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB893 YAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 55,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 53,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,212 miles

Note front coil springs loose when jacked up

Note rear coil springs removed and coil over shocks fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,273 miles

Note front coil springs loose when jacked up

Note rear coil springs removed and coil over shocks fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 51,251 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure end bracket loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel /wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbing on h/brake cable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure end bracket loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel to wheel arch/front of sill holed aswell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative coils closed up no suspension (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative coils closed as n/s (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 48,770 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 48,770 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 46,766 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 45,313 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,982 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,565 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,945 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,480 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 35,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 30,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,620 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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B893 YAR is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B893 YAR, 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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B893 YAR is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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