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C504 VBF

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,002 mi
Last recorded60,002 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC504 VBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2007 60,002 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2006 54,252 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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C504 VBF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C504 VBF, 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 C504 VBF registered?

C504 VBF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C504 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C504 VBF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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