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C680 MTF

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,582 mi
Last recorded53,582 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC680 MTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 53,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 49,363 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 46,583 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,441 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 39,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 39,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 35,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 33,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 33,744 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,566 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,804 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 26,580 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 23,535 miles

n/s rear foot brake effort low.

outer sills rusting & welded repairs .

some wear o/s rear axle mounting bush.

Pass 8 May 2007 20,916 miles

lots of old engine oil painted over suspension and steering parts?

lots of suface rust on outer sill panels

Pass 12 May 2006 18,767 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre perished.

n/s/rear foot brake lower effort than o/s.

some movement ctr s/rack mounting.

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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C680 MTF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C680 MTF, 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 C680 MTF registered?

C680 MTF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C680 MTF safe to buy?

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