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C864 VAC

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,786 mi
Last recorded53,786 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC864 VAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s and n/s front under wings behind headlamps corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2008 53,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s and n/s front under wings behind headlamps corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,388 miles

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,263 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 47,263 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 46,202 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 46,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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C864 VAC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C864 VAC, 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 C864 VAC registered?

C864 VAC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C864 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C864 VAC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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