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C77 YVM

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

80,355 mi
Last recorded80,355 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC77 YVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,355 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 80,355 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 80,350 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

front wings

heavy underseel

o/s/r bearing

rack arms

rear brakes

Fail 24 Aug 2010 80,341 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 80,334 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,038 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 77,038 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 73,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 92,585 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 81,804 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 81,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C77 YVM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 C77 YVM, 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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C77 YVM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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