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B958 NGV

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,200 mi
Last recorded70,200 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB958 NGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 70,200 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 69,950 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 69,950 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,261 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,425 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2012 64,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2012 63,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,170 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light corrosion on n/s and o/s sills

Fail 10 Nov 2011 60,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light corrosion on n/s and o/s sills

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,907 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,859 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,843 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 59,841 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 59,784 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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B958 NGV is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B958 NGV, 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 B958 NGV registered?

B958 NGV is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 February 1985.

Is B958 NGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B958 NGV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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