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C59 EBM

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,575 mi
Last recorded65,575 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC59 EBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Mar 2024 65,575 miles

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 ()

Pass 16 May 2022 65,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,575 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,557 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,067 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,568 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,488 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,853 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,260 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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