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C166 YVM

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,485 mi
Last recorded91,485 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC166 YVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 91,485 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 91,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 90,242 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 86,643 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 86,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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C166 YVM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C166 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 C166 YVM registered?

C166 YVM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C166 YVM safe to buy?

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