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C45 XRV

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,614 mi
Last recorded38,614 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC45 XRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,230 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 37,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear outer door sill starting to rust

petrol hoses starting to split

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,611 miles

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

offside rear outer door sill starting to rust

petrol hoses starting to split

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,885 miles

fuel hoses to pump cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear outer door sill corroding

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,519 miles

corrosion in nearside door skins

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,674 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 34,674 miles

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

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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C45 XRV is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C45 XRV, 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 C45 XRV registered?

C45 XRV is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C45 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C45 XRV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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