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B927 PLT

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,014 mi
Last recorded76,014 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB927 PLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 76,014 miles

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

brakepipes corroded offside and nearside front and rear

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside outersills corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2006 76,014 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

brakepipes corrosion front and rear offside and nearside.

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

offside and nearside outersills corrosion

underside corrosion

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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B927 PLT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B927 PLT, 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 B927 PLT registered?

B927 PLT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 September 1985.

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