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C354 GGC

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,612 mi
Last recorded96,612 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC354 GGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 96,612 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,502 miles

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,390 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,939 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 95,636 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 95,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 94,769 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 94,161 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 93,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 93,167 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 92,855 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 92,239 miles

F/tyres worn/close to limit on inner edge

O/S/F b/hose security clip missing

O/S/R tyre perished

Oil leak

Slight play in O/S of rack

Pass 8 May 2013 91,726 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 91,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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 8 May 2012 90,877 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 90,877 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 89,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 88,304 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 88,236 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 85,884 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 84,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 82,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 79,481 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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C354 GGC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C354 GGC, 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 C354 GGC registered?

C354 GGC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 September 1985.

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