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C220 RRT

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,015 mi
Last recorded66,015 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC220 RRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2008 66,015 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor and behind rear bumper severely corroded both sides

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear floor corroded both sides

rear of nsf inner wing holed

serious corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

severe corrosion corrosion to rear chassis both sides

Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,306 miles

ADVISE corrosion to n/s/f top shock mount †ADVISE corrosion to o/s/f top shock mount †ADVISE corrosion to front cross member †ADVISE corrosion to o/s/r outer sill †ADVISE corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

ADVISE corrosion to n/s/r inner sill †ADVISE corrosion to n/s/r outer sill †ADVISE corrosion to both rear chassis rials †ADVISE engine oil leak

ADVISE front valance corroded †ADVISE corrosion to o/s/f arch †ADVISE corrosion to o/s/r arch †ADVISE heavy corrosion to n/s/r arch †ADVISE corrosion to both rear floors

Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,161 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 64,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheel arches corroded plus parts of floor

n/s/r bumper insecure

play in rear wheel bearings

screen chipped

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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C220 RRT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 993cc 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 C220 RRT, 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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C220 RRT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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