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B219 SEL

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,761 mi
Last recorded88,761 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB219 SEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,761 miles

all underbody components rusty

body shell rusty

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,216 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 88,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 87,634 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 87,634 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 87,111 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

severe corrosion to non prescibed areas.

slight corrosion to chassis and floor.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 87,111 miles

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.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 86,530 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 86,530 miles

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.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 86,092 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 86,092 miles

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.

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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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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B219 SEL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 January 1985.

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