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C118 FMG

1986 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,449 mi
Last recorded49,449 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC118 FMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2011 49,449 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust rubber mounting deterioarted

sharpe edges caused by corrosion in lower front panel and nearside door covered with tape

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,449 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust rubber mounting deterioarted

sharpe edges caused by corrosion in lower front panel and nearside door covered with tape

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,881 miles

o/s door mirror security soon reqs attention

rust entering front cross member poss soon reqs attention

rust entering panel under battery soon reqs attention

Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s door mirror security soon reqs attention

rust entering front cross member poss soon reqs attention

rust entering panel under battery soon reqs attention

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,446 miles

both number plates soon req [ going off colour]

o/s door mirror loose soon reqs attention

Fail 20 Jun 2008 46,446 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both number plates soon req [ going off colour]

o/s door mirror loose soon reqs attention

Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,272 miles

both number plates soon req [going off colour]

spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Jun 2006 42,271 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both number plates soon req [going off colour]

Pass 8 Apr 2005 27,297 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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C118 FMG is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 52,216 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 C118 FMG, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C118 FMG is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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