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C394 KAW

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,920 mi
Last recorded98,920 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC394 KAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 98,920 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 98,908 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,190 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 26 Jul 2006 94,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight splits drivers side wiper blade slight damage to pass front tyre

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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C394 KAW is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C394 KAW, 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 C394 KAW registered?

C394 KAW is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C394 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C394 KAW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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