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C267 EGL

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,329 mi
Last recorded15,329 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC267 EGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 15,329 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 7 Jun 2021 15,329 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 7 Nov 2019 15,315 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 15,315 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 15,255 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 15,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 15,137 miles

Wipers have a parking issue but can be parked outside of the driver's view of the road

Fail 25 Oct 2017 15,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers have a parking issue but can be parked outside of the driver's view of the road

Pass 11 Nov 2016 15,041 miles

Windscreen wipers have a parking issue but can be made to park out of the driver's view of the road

Fail 11 Nov 2016 15,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wipers have a parking issue but can be made to park out of the driver's view of the road

Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,929 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,774 miles

battery insecure

front brake pads unable to assess

l/h/r slight brake binding when rotated by hand

Pass 20 Jul 2005 14,628 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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C267 EGL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C267 EGL, 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 C267 EGL registered?

C267 EGL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C267 EGL safe to buy?

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