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C885 DKN

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

583 mi
Last recorded583 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC885 DKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 583 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 579 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 98,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 97,934 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 97,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 97,923 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

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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C885 DKN is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C885 DKN, 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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C885 DKN is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 November 1985.

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