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C183 HGN

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,009 mi
Last recorded93,009 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC183 HGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 93,009 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 93,009 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 84,955 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 84,882 miles

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

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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C183 HGN is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C183 HGN, 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 C183 HGN registered?

C183 HGN is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 November 1985.

Is C183 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C183 HGN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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