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C520 DYB

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,123 mi
Last recorded65,123 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC520 DYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2011 65,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fan belt showing signs of cracking

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,123 miles

fan belt showing signs of cracking

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,713 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 62,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,791 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 59,782 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,888 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 54,221 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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C520 DYB is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C520 DYB, 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 C520 DYB registered?

C520 DYB is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C520 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C520 DYB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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