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C164 AEC

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,977 mi
Last recorded27,977 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC164 AEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 27,977 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 27,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 26,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 26,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,549 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 26,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2014 26,324 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 26,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,292 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,284 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 26,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,276 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 26,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,242 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,628 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,210 miles

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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C164 AEC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C164 AEC, 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 C164 AEC registered?

C164 AEC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C164 AEC safe to buy?

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