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C572 HOC

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,713 mi
Last recorded45,713 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC572 HOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2007 45,713 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 3,957 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 3,307 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 3,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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C572 HOC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C572 HOC, 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 C572 HOC registered?

C572 HOC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 November 1985.

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