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B231 MGW

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,490 mi
Last recorded96,490 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2005
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 MGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2005 96,490 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 96,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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B231 MGW is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B231 MGW, 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 B231 MGW registered?

B231 MGW is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 February 1985.

Is B231 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B231 MGW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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