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C803 FAF

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,160 mi
Last recorded83,160 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC803 FAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,160 miles

chip in windscreen

radiator leaking

surface corrosion to both front inner wings

Fail 13 Feb 2017 83,160 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

chip in windscreen

radiator leaking

surface corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,689 miles

chip in windscreen

crack in near side rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,271 miles

front brake discs corroded

minor exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,866 miles

chip in windscreen

minor blow on centre exhaust

slightly damp around rear shock absorber

Fail 6 Mar 2013 65,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

chip in windscreen

minor blow on centre exhaust

slightly damp around rear shock absorber

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,513 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,204 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

slight corrosion n/s sill

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,694 miles

slight corrosion handbrake cables

slight cracking front tyres

slight damage boot & floor

Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,673 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight corrosion handbrake cables

slight cracking front tyres

slight damage boot & floor

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,852 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,730 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2005 39,329 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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C803 FAF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C803 FAF, 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 C803 FAF registered?

C803 FAF is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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