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C628 GGS

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,236 mi
Last recorded48,236 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC628 GGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,236 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative ON DASH (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 48,215 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged AT FLOOR RUBBING ON GEAR BOX (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged AT FUEL PIPES ON BULKHEAD RUBBING AGAINST FUEL PIPES (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges MAIN LEAD FROM STARTER RUBBING AGAINST BODY (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure AND RUBBING AGAINST FUEL TANK (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure BOTH ON BULKHEAD (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative ON DASH (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 47,308 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 47,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 47,297 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability control arm loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,836 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,794 miles

Advise both f tyres wearing inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 45,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Advise both f tyres wearing inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 41,886 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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C628 GGS is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C628 GGS, 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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C628 GGS is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 December 1985.

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