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C708 OKD

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,890 mi
Last recorded99,890 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC708 OKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,890 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 98,718 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 97,862 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 97,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,845 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,281 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,890 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 76,881 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front anti-roll bar apears bent

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,928 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 74,923 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,713 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 72,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,363 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 72,363 miles

Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 70,867 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 68,116 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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C708 OKD is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C708 OKD, 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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C708 OKD is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 December 1985.

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