MOT Status
Mileage
77,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
battery insecure
front brake disc back plates corroded
oil light illuminated
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C452 ARJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C452 ARJ, 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 C452 ARJ registered?
C452 ARJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 September 1985.
Is C452 ARJ safe to buy?
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