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C370 GHK

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,335 mi
Last recorded101,335 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC370 GHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 101,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 101,280 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 101,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 2,147 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 2,146 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Also slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 118 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 96,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust sections are corroded

front cross member is rusted

front tyre wear is uneven

rear tyres are perished

Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,158 miles

rear tyres are perished

Fail 5 Dec 2011 90,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear tyres are perished

Pass 6 Dec 2010 87,001 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 86,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,605 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 84,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 82,159 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 81,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 80,502 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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C370 GHK is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C370 GHK, 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 C370 GHK registered?

C370 GHK is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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