MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,445 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both rear outer wheel arches and nearside and offside rear lower wing valances are excessively corroded but are outside any relevant prescribed area
Nearside and Offside rear lower apron sills are excessively corroded but are NOT within any prescribed area
Opaque Sun visor sticker fitted across top of windscreen encroaching into zones 'A' & 'B' but it does NOT seriously restrict driver's view
Slight scoring in Zone 'A' but not seriously affecting driver's view even in combination with sunstrip
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside and Offside rear lower apron sills are excessively corroded but are NOT within any prescribed area
Opaque Sun visor sticker fitted across top of windscreen encroaching into zones 'A' & 'B' but it does NOT seriously restrict driver's view
Slight scoring in Zone 'A' but not seriously affecting driver's view even in combination with sunstrip
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C879 GCW is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 C879 GCW, 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 C879 GCW registered?
C879 GCW is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 September 1985.
Is C879 GCW safe to buy?
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