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C163 YVM

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,291 mi
Last recorded46,291 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC163 YVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 46,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 46,291 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 45,664 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2010 45,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2009 44,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 44,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 44,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 43,506 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 43,506 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2006 42,683 miles

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.

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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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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