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C158 NNT

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,049 mi
Last recorded37,049 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC158 NNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,049 miles

ns side repeater lens broken

nsf tyre has a screw near inner wall

Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,948 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 35,948 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,835 miles

extensive underbody and components corrosion// slight exhaust leak/damage too body and light fittings/

Fail 9 Jul 2010 34,825 miles

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

extensive underbody and components corrosion// slight exhaust leak/damage too body and light fittings/

Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,895 miles

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

oil leaks

Fail 10 Jul 2009 33,895 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

oil leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,832 miles

both front tyres worn too limits// exhaust slight leak//extensive corrosion too body and underbody//engine oil leaks//

Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,797 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 31,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,410 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 30,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 29,586 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 29,576 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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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C158 NNT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C158 NNT, 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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C158 NNT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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