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B145 DOC

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,178 mi
Last recorded49,178 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB145 DOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,636 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,143 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,776 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,412 miles

corrosion around rear of both outer sills & both rear wheel arches may require attention shortly

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,057 miles

the outer sills and rear wheel arches are becoming corroded and may require attention shortly

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,614 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,122 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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B145 DOC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B145 DOC, 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 B145 DOC registered?

B145 DOC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 February 1985.

Is B145 DOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B145 DOC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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