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B920 CME

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,344 mi
Last recorded46,344 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB920 CME
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 46,344 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 45,422 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 44,354 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 44,344 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 43,681 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 43,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,748 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 40,744 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,687 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 38,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r wheel arch to sill panel starting to rust also same on o/s/rear to w/arch

Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,924 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch to sill panel and same on o/s/r wheel arch to sill panel

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,568 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,516 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,461 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,303 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,590 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,024 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 30,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,375 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 29,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B920 CME is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 B920 CME, 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 B920 CME registered?

B920 CME is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 May 1985.

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