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B926 YYA

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,138 mi
Last recorded66,138 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB926 YYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 66,138 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,517 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,479 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,711 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 60,886 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 60,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 59,206 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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B926 YYA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B926 YYA, 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 B926 YYA registered?

B926 YYA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 January 1985.

Is B926 YYA safe to buy?

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