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C596 JCA

1985 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,301 mi
Last recorded18,301 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC596 JCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,301 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 17,767 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 17,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE FUEL LINES UNDER BONNET FUMY BUT NO LEAK FOUND

ADVISE NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED

ADVISE REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALL

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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C596 JCA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc 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 C596 JCA, 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 C596 JCA registered?

C596 JCA is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 18 October 1985.

Is C596 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C596 JCA 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.

Does C596 JCA have outstanding finance?

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