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B23 OST

1989 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,333 mi
Last recorded55,333 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 OST
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 55,333 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,263 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 53,248 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,332 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,751 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 43,747 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system exits on passenger side near door

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,316 miles

some corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,848 miles

SOME CORROSION O/S AND N/S OUTER SILL PANELS

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 31,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight brake binding o/s/r wheel

some accident damage o/s/r quarter panel

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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B23 OST is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 56,598 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 B23 OST, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B23 OST registered?

B23 OST is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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