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B13 SPT

1985 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,989 mi
Last recorded80,989 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 SPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 80,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,910 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 80,827 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 80,681 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 80,676 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazards in-op

Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,527 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,379 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,014 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 80,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,195 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,378 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 76,373 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 76,099 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,236 miles

all repairs heavily under silled

Fail 2 Jul 2007 73,168 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 69,624 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 69,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B13 SPT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B13 SPT, 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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B13 SPT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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