MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all underbody components rusty
body shell rusty
rear tyres sidewalls perishing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body work very rusty
n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking
O/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both rear tyres pereshed
front discs corroded
various body corrosion
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
O/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both rear tyres pereshed
front discs corroded
various body corrosion
Coolant leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
severe corrosion to non prescibed areas.
slight corrosion to chassis and floor.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
severe corrosion to non prescibed areas.
slight corrosion to chassis and floor.
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
severe corrosion to non prescribed areas.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
corrosion to rear arches,(not in prescibed area).
front and rear inner and outer valance corroded,(cosmetic only).
slight corrosion to outer sills.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B219 SEL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 B219 SEL, 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 B219 SEL registered?
B219 SEL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 January 1985.
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