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C550 LRR

1985 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,881 mi
Last recorded39,881 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 LRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 39,881 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 39,796 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 39,794 miles

Coil spring insecure both rear coil springs do not return to mtg points (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 39,582 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,563 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,230 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 35,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,074 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 32,476 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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C550 LRR is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C550 LRR, 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 C550 LRR registered?

C550 LRR is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C550 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C550 LRR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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