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C284 XAC

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,954 mi
Last recorded16,954 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC284 XAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 16,954 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 16,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 11,685 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated loose securing clip slight both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 15,823 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 15,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 15,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 14,054 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 13,108 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018
Fail 18 Aug 2018

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017
Fail 29 Aug 2017

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016
Fail 23 Aug 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,110 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 13,107 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play upper colomn (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 13,095 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 13,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 12,858 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2006 10,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 10,397 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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C284 XAC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C284 XAC, 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 C284 XAC registered?

C284 XAC is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 December 1985.

Is C284 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C284 XAC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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