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C879 GCW

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

54,445 mi
Last recorded54,445 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC879 GCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2008 54,445 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,799 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 51,726 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 48,309 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,309 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 44,133 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 44,133 miles

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.

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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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.

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