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B29 MJE

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,768 mi
Last recorded84,768 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 MJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 84,768 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 83,004 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

arches rusty

n/s wing rusty temp repair in place ,,tape,,

underside rusty advise wax oil

Pass 20 May 2021 82,334 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer surface corrosion to outer sill , inner sill surface corrosion n/s & o/s

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipe ()

Pass 26 May 2020 81,381 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2018 79,508 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,212 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gaffer tape fitted to both lower door panels

n/s/f brake holds on slightly

Pass 29 May 2014 79,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 78,093 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,093 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 77,224 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 69,928 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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B29 MJE is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B29 MJE, 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 B29 MJE registered?

B29 MJE is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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