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B961 GAM

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,974 mi
Last recorded50,974 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB961 GAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,974 miles

n/s cv boot starting to wear

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,832 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 94,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s and n/s outer sill starting to corrode

slight corrosion around all wheel arches

Fail 9 Jul 2014 84,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s and n/s outer sill starting to corrode

slight corrosion around all wheel arches

Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,714 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 75,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,058 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear brake rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2012 67,058 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear brake rusty

Pass 13 May 2011 58,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 50,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,111 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 48,103 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 45,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 43,804 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,084 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B961 GAM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc 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 B961 GAM, 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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B961 GAM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 May 1985.

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