MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,291 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
N/S/R wheel arch rusting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C163 YVM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 C163 YVM, 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 C163 YVM registered?
C163 YVM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 August 1985.
Is C163 YVM safe to buy?
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