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C480 ETA

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,173 mi
Last recorded61,173 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 ETA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,173 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,834 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,152 miles

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,925 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,377 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 17,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,076 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,597 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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C480 ETA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C480 ETA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C480 ETA registered?

C480 ETA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 November 1985.

Is C480 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C480 ETA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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