MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,728 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Corrosion to Nearside front inner wheelarch
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Corrosion to Nearside front inner wheelarch
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel-arch
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Corrosion to N/S front inner arch
N/S wiper split †
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
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B196 WDV is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B196 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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What year was B196 WDV registered?
B196 WDV is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 March 1985.
Is B196 WDV safe to buy?
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