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B899 OLD

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,124 mi
Last recorded73,124 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB899 OLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 73,124 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,676 miles

nearside/offside rear/front arch,s/sill,s corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2010 69,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside/offside rear/front arch,s/sill,s corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,778 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 61,756 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 61,750 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,107 miles

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

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

near side wing mirror cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2006 50,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2005 47,282 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 47,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B899 OLD is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B899 OLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B899 OLD registered?

B899 OLD is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 February 1985.

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