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B208 YUU

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,452 mi
Last recorded50,452 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB208 YUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 50,452 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 49,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 46,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,678 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 44,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,718 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and splitting inner side wall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 43,718 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and splitting inner side wall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,993 miles

Nearside Rear perishing inner sidewall

Nearside Rear shock absorber stem corroded and bump stop perished

Offside Rear shock absorber stem corroded and bump stop perished

Offside Rear tyre perishing splitting

Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,528 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,068 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres deteriating

front brake discs corrodid

rear bump stops deteriated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,404 miles

o/s/f headlamp backing deterioated

rear shock absorber bumpstops deterioated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 40,234 miles

rear tyre deterioated

Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,436 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deterioating

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,436 miles

n/s/r tyre deterioating

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,918 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,812 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 37,812 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,639 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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B208 YUU is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B208 YUU, 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 B208 YUU registered?

B208 YUU is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 March 1985.

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