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C810 WEL

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,587 mi
Last recorded74,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC810 WEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 74,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer c.v.boot slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,350 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 74,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,633 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 72,198 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,996 miles

Various underbody surface rust

Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,754 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,048 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 67,042 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,688 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 65,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,373 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 64,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,045 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 62,040 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,504 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 60,504 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,730 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,730 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C810 WEL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C810 WEL, 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 C810 WEL registered?

C810 WEL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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