MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,665 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis legs 30cm of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision bolt (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision bolt (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
boot floor corroded
both inner and outer sills corroded
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
boot floor corroded
both inner and outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C144 PPG is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 C144 PPG, 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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C144 PPG is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 August 1985.
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