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C265 MNL

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,584 mi
Last recorded87,584 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC265 MNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

off side, side repeater inop, not required be for 1986.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near side head light poor beam image

off side front inner arch corroded, close to within 30cm of suspension mountimg.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 83,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near side head light poor beam image

off side front inner arch corroded, close to within 30cm of suspension mountimg.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner wings corroded and partly missing but not within 30cm of mounting

rear panel is split on seams but not insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2013 80,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner wings corroded and partly missing but not within 30cm of mounting

rear panel is split on seams but not insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,889 miles

near side head light poor beam image

Fail 18 Jul 2012 75,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side head light poor beam image

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,606 miles

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

Rear tyres worn to limit.

both head light's poor, no beam image.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,674 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre worn to limit.

outer sills rusting.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,413 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre worn to limit.

outer sills rusting.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

co too weak 0.15%

fanbelt loose

osf door inner handle wont open until knob pulled up

Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,125 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both head lights poor beam patern.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,546 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 46,529 miles

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

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

n/s front floor rusted , but not in perscribed aera.

some wear n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings.

some wear o/s top strut mtg.

various components covered over, with engine oil.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,384 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 41,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nsr bumber held up with wire

rust around rear shocker tops in boot

the whole undertneath has been covered with old engine oil and over somme suspension parts

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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C265 MNL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C265 MNL, 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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C265 MNL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 October 1985.

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