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B22 TAA

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,489 mi
Last recorded73,489 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 TAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,489 miles

osr tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 20 Jun 2014 73,489 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

osr tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,769 miles

Hand brake cable touching exhaust

Fail 17 Jun 2013 71,769 miles

Hand brake cable touching exhaust

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,778 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 71,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

front wheels towing out

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,044 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,832 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 53,832 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,841 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 52,838 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion in rear arches, front cross member, sills & front inner wings

oil weeping from gearbox area

Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,587 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 51,585 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 50,637 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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B22 TAA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B22 TAA, 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 B22 TAA registered?

B22 TAA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 June 1985.

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