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B965 CCA

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,388 mi
Last recorded28,388 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB965 CCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 28,388 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 28,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 28,389 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,389 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 28,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,389 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 28,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak from cam oil seal

Pass 12 Nov 2014 28,389 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 28,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,389 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 28,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 28,389 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,387 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 26,943 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,364 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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B965 CCA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B965 CCA, 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 B965 CCA registered?

B965 CCA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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