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C829 ETM

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,592 mi
Last recorded33,592 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC829 ETM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 33,592 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 33,557 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 32,882 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 32,878 miles

chassis repaired many places

Fail 27 May 2021 32,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

chassis repaired many places

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,635 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis +floor pans repair many places

Fail 13 Aug 2014 32,635 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis and floor pan repaied many places

Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,528 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,460 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,992 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 18,729 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,729 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 14,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,716 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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C829 ETM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C829 ETM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C829 ETM registered?

C829 ETM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 November 1985.

Is C829 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C829 ETM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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