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C319 NCF

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,955 mi
Last recorded4,955 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC319 NCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 4,955 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 4,857 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 4,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 2,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 1,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 398 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,628 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,581 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 80,034 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 80,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear seats and seat belts completly removed

modified engine fitted with twin carbs

under body 'new' heavely undersealed makes it difficult to check for exccesive corrosion

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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C319 NCF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C319 NCF, 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 C319 NCF registered?

C319 NCF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C319 NCF safe to buy?

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