1985 Vauxhall Nova 1.0L Petrol · C683 FBH
1985 Vauxhall Nova (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02/12/1985. Recorded mileage 86,955 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 993cc
C683 FBH Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 86,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C683 FBH Mileage History
- 22/11/200569,035 mi
- 23/11/200670,913 mi+1,878 mi
- 19/11/200773,409 mi+2,496 mi
- 18/11/200875,229 mi+1,820 mi
- 17/11/200977,038 mi+1,809 mi
- 11/11/201078,251 mi+1,213 mi
- 09/11/201179,458 mi+1,207 mi
- 28/11/201281,177 mi+1,719 mi
- 19/11/201381,625 mi+448 mi
- 27/11/201482,536 mi+911 mi
- 26/11/201583,132 mi+596 mi
- 18/11/201683,872 mi+740 mi
- 22/11/201784,209 mi+337 mi
- 14/11/201884,302 mi+93 mi
- 19/11/201984,701 mi+399 mi
- 22/11/201984,716 mi+15 mi
- 24/11/202085,604 mi+888 mi
- 24/11/202085,604 mi
- 24/11/202185,868 mi+264 mi
- 21/11/202286,253 mi+385 mi
- 22/11/202286,258 mi+5 mi
- 20/11/202386,453 mi+195 mi
- 19/11/202486,655 mi+202 mi
- 20/11/202486,661 mi+6 mi
- 18/11/202586,955 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly 896 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
C683 FBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Vauxhall Nova (C683 FBH) between November 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Seat belt missing all (7.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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