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C674 HMW

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,075 mi
Last recorded38,075 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC674 HMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,075 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 38,075 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all brake pipes are under sealed cant see

rear tyes craking

steering rack has play

Pass 7 Mar 2007 1,154 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 98,619 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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C674 HMW is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C674 HMW, 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 C674 HMW registered?

C674 HMW is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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