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C706 MFL

1985 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC706 MFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,578 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 78,313 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 78,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,191 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 78,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 77,734 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,350 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 76,833 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 76,282 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 75,778 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 74,853 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 73,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 73,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,373 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 73,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 72,390 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 72,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,295 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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C706 MFL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C706 MFL, 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 C706 MFL registered?

C706 MFL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C706 MFL safe to buy?

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