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C84 ERL

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

8,854 mi
Last recorded8,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC84 ERL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 8,854 miles

Nearside Front hole in outer sill not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

repairs heavily covered in underseal

Fail 19 Jul 2023 8,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement rear of exhaust pipe sitting on handbrake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in outer sill near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hole in outer sill not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

repairs heavily covered in underseal

Pass 25 May 2022 83,549 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Welding repairs carried out

Pass 24 Jun 2020 7,981 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 5,799 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Both sills show signs of corrosion

Front cross member corroded

OSF outer door handle damaged

OSR lamp lens damaged

Rear seats and seat belts not fitted

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2016 3,344 miles

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

Engine smokes on tickover

Front cross member shows signs of corrosion

Headlamps deteriorated

NS sill corroded

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

OSR lamp lens damaged

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

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 14 Sep 2016 35,342 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine smokes on tickover

Front cross member shows signs of corrosion

Headlamps deteriorated

NS sill corroded

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

OSR lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 1,285 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 1,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,119 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,082 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 84,821 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 84,803 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 7 May 2010 847,790 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 84,320 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 84,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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C84 ERL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C84 ERL, 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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C84 ERL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 August 1985.

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