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C549 ULA

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,957 mi
Last recorded97,957 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC549 ULA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,957 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 97,957 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f/ n/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking in outer walls not exposing cords

Pass 4 Jan 2006 95,938 miles

o/s/r/ rear outer sill rusty not holed at time of test

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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C549 ULA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C549 ULA, 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 C549 ULA registered?

C549 ULA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 December 1985.

Is C549 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C549 ULA shows 3 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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