MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,124 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside/offside rear/front arch,s/sill,s corroded
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
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was B899 OLD registered?
B899 OLD is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 February 1985.
Is B899 OLD safe to buy?
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