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C216 YFA

1985 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,629 mi
Last recorded23,629 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC216 YFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 23,629 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 23,296 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 23,253 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 23,251 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 23,230 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 23,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,033 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 84,061 miles

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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C216 YFA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C216 YFA, 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 C216 YFA registered?

C216 YFA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C216 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C216 YFA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C216 YFA have outstanding finance?

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