Official DVLA Record

1985 Vauxhall Nova 1.3L Petrol · C164 AEC

C164 AEC

1985 Vauxhall Nova (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16/09/1985. Recorded mileage 27,977 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL NOVA
Year / Origin
1985 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Valid until 28/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
27,977 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1297cc

C164 AEC Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
  • 27,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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C164 AEC Mileage History

  1. 10/07/202426,576 mi
  2. 11/07/202426,586 mi+10 mi
  3. 15/07/202527,976 mi+1,390 mi
  4. 29/08/202527,977 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,234 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

C164 AEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Vauxhall Nova (C164 AEC) between July 2024 and August 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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