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C210 SUT

1985 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,746 mi
Last recorded1,746 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC210 SUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 1,746 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 1,414 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres worn low

no trear seats and seat belts fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 964 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 736 miles

front n/s tyre scrubbed and worn low

some corosion on brake discs

Fail 5 Sep 2014 733 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres have slight wear on edges

offside rear tyre inner sidewall is slightly damaged

offside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Pass 28 Feb 2013 499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 19 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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C210 SUT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C210 SUT, 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 C210 SUT registered?

C210 SUT is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is C210 SUT safe to buy?

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