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C736 HGP

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,231 mi
Last recorded4,231 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC736 HGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 4,231 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nsr and osr (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate cracked/damaged

nsf and osf tyres low air pressure

nsf wheel rim dented inner and outer edges

nsr light lense cracked

oil leak

osf lower corner bumper badly corroded

osf tyre worn slightly more inner edge

slight movement in the drivers seat rollers

Fail 20 Dec 2016 4,231 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nsr and osr (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate cracked/damaged

nsf and osf tyres low air pressure

nsf wheel rim dented inner and outer edges

nsr light lense cracked

oil leak

osf lower corner bumper badly corroded

osf tyre worn slightly more inner edge

slight movement in the drivers seat rollers

Pass 24 Dec 2015 4,029 miles

front registration plate cracks

nsf brake disc corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 4,029 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (8.2.2)

front registration plate cracks

nsf brake disc corroded

oil leak

radiator leaking antifreeze

Pass 18 Dec 2014 3,994 miles

osr, osf and nsf coil springs

osf tyre low air pressure and 3mm tread depth

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dried antifreeze bottom corner

front registratioon plate cracks

front wipers streaks

ns side mirror unit missing

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2014 3,994 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dried antifreeze bottom corner

front registratioon plate cracks

front wipers streaks

ns side mirror unit missing

oil leak

osf tyre low air pressure and 3mm tread depth

osr, osf and nsf coil springs

Pass 16 Dec 2013 3,927 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 3,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 3,828 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 3,825 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 3,636 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 3,636 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2010 3,413 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 3,413 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 2,777 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 2,777 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 2,078 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 2,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 151 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 151 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C736 HGP is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C736 HGP, 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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C736 HGP is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 October 1985.

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