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C524 CFG

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,601 mi
Last recorded56,601 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC524 CFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 56,601 miles

n/s/f brake binds v/ slighty

no rear seats fitted

note non standard 2.0L 16v engine and exhaust fitted. in place of the 1200 cc .tested as kit car

o/s/r hand brake cable close to rear exhaust

Fail 10 Mar 2009 56,601 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear disc starting to rust onsurface

hand brake cable very close to exhaust and melting outter cover

no rear seats or belts fitted

speedo and mile ometer not working

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,601 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

o/s/r hand brake cable very close to exhaust and starting to melt outter cover

rear seats and seat belts not fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2008 56,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic covers fitted over sill unable to check

Pass 7 Aug 2007 58,038 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 55,597 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edges.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C524 CFG is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C524 CFG, 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 C524 CFG registered?

C524 CFG is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C524 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C524 CFG shows 6 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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