CarVerify

Free Car Check

C265 BUA

1985 Vauxhall Midi

Red Petrol 1817cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

26,626 mi
Last recorded26,626 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC265 BUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,817cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2008 26,626 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,170 miles

battery tray corroded

both steps corroded

center of rear cross member corroded

n/s/r spring mtg slight corrosion

n/sf innersill corroded

o/s outersill corroded

o/s/r innersill corroded not in prescribed area

o/s/r quater panel corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2007 76,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery tray corroded

both steps corroded not prescribed area

center of rear cross member corroded out of prescribed area

n/s/f innersill corroded not prescribed area

n/s/r spring mtg slight corrosion

o/s innersill corroded not in prescribed area

o/s outersill slight corrosion not prescribed area

o/s/r quater panel slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2006 75,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 75,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise on exhaust system not excess

Pass 30 Jul 2005 74,969 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 74,952 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2005 24,917 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

load sensing valve corroded seized slightly

rear innerm arches progressed corrosion †near side front chassis starting to crack outer skin progressed corrosion underside of suspension components

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Midi?

Based on 18,659 MOT tests across 4,354 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
3,554
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,697
fog lamp not working 1,638
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,396
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 987
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 913
Full Vauxhall Midi reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C265 BUA is a 1985 Vauxhall Midi in Red with a 1,817cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Midi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,697 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C265 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Midi typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 41 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C265 BUA?

You can check the full history of C265 BUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C265 BUA registered?

C265 BUA is a 1985 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 3 October 1985.

Is C265 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C265 BUA shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C265 BUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C265 BUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.