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C222 CFJ

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,721 mi
Last recorded34,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC222 CFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,721 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 34,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,268 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

both front drive shafts corroded

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear suspension springs corroding

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

rear exhaust mounting rubber cracking

slight play to both front top strut mounts

slight play to both sides of steering rack

slight smell of fuel around carburettor

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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C222 CFJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C222 CFJ, 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 C222 CFJ registered?

C222 CFJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C222 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C222 CFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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