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C513 OCF

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,815 mi
Last recorded40,815 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC513 OCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,538 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 45,534 miles

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,350 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,422 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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C513 OCF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc 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 C513 OCF, 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

How do I check the history of C513 OCF?

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What year was C513 OCF registered?

C513 OCF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 September 1985.

Is C513 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C513 OCF 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.

Does C513 OCF have outstanding finance?

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