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B193 WDV

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,623 mi
Last recorded26,623 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB193 WDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,623 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 26,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,578 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,893 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 25,892 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Both rear wheel bearings sound slightly noisy when rotated.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 24,629 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 24,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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B193 WDV is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B193 WDV, 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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B193 WDV is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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