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C419 LTT

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,918 mi
Last recorded94,918 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC419 LTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 94,918 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,736 miles

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to the front inner wheel arches

Fail 4 Nov 2008 89,733 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to the front inner wheel arches

Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 80,507 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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C419 LTT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C419 LTT, 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 C419 LTT registered?

C419 LTT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 September 1985.

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