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C539 DMP

1985 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,926 mi
Last recorded91,926 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC539 DMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 91,926 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 91,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 89,441 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 88,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

slight damage to nearside front indicator lens

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,184 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 8 Jul 2010 53,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brakes may need attention

both outter sills getting rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,430 miles

all brakes may need attention

both outter sills getting rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,246 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 53,243 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side rear brake may need attention

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,367 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,381 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,305 miles

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

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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C539 DMP is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C539 DMP, 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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C539 DMP is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 August 1985.

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