MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,575 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front panel weld not continually welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring loom catching tyre on lock (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front panel weld not continually welded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C59 EBM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 C59 EBM, 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 C59 EBM registered?
C59 EBM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 August 1985.
Is C59 EBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C59 EBM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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