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C865 AUM

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,187 mi
Last recorded35,187 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC865 AUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,187 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 35,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,302 miles

roller brake test not carried out due to vehicle being lowered

Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,879 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 30,878 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,125 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 29,125 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,072 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,638 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 25,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 25,446 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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C865 AUM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C865 AUM, 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 C865 AUM registered?

C865 AUM is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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