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B245 EDT

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,678 mi
Last recorded78,678 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB245 EDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 78,678 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 75,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,081 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 73,121 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 73,121 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 71,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,320 miles

Offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyre walls perrished

Slight rust in nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 22 Feb 2013 70,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 70,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel arch corrodid

Fail 24 Feb 2011 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre perrishing and getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,617 miles

nearside front tyre perrishing and getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,057 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 69,057 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,322 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 67,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 65,541 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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B245 EDT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B245 EDT, 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 B245 EDT registered?

B245 EDT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is B245 EDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B245 EDT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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