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C483 DME

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,140 mi
Last recorded46,140 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC483 DME
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 46,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,140 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,696 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,515 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,250 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,779 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,498 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,323 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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C483 DME is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C483 DME, 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 C483 DME registered?

C483 DME is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C483 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for C483 DME shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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