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C100 TLH

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,357 mi
Last recorded38,357 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC100 TLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 38,357 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 38,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected End of sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected End of sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 30,204 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

inner/outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 5 Sep 2024 30,204 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

inner/outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2023 30,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall has fine cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall has fine cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 29,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has fine cracks

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has fine cracks

Fail 8 Nov 2018 29,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has fine cracks

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has fine cracks

Pass 9 Nov 2017 29,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside recording low (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorbers slightly rusty

Rear Axle and components slightly rusty

Rear Tyres outer walls have fine cracks

Slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,776 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight leaking from the rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,654 miles

Both sides front hubs corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 29,486 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,008 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,487 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,662 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,177 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 25,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C100 TLH is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C100 TLH, 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 C100 TLH registered?

C100 TLH is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C100 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C100 TLH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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