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C176 FTT

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

10,046 mi
Last recorded10,046 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC176 FTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 10,046 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all doors and front wings corroded

drivers seat worn/ loose at joints

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing lower on outer edges

offside head light condensated

outer sills corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

slight play and noise to nearside rear wheel bearing

some corrosion to offside centre floor

Fail 13 Mar 2017 10,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all doors and front wings corroded

drivers seat worn/ loose at joints

front brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing lower on outer edges

offside head light condensated

outer sills corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

slight play and noise to nearside rear wheel bearing

some corrosion to offside centre floor

Pass 15 Mar 2016 106,346 miles

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

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

n/side front wheel bearing is noise

o/side and n/side front panel is v/rusted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 106,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

n/side front wheel bearing is noise

o/side and n/side front panel is v/rusted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,606 miles

child seat fitted to n/side rear

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,790 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front panel is v/rusted

o/side and n/side outer sils slightly rusted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,314 miles

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front panel is getting v/rusted

o/side and nside front chass legs getting rusted

Fail 11 Mar 2014 99,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front panel is getting v/rusted

o/side and nside front chass legs getting rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front crossmember and front panel is getting rusted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,290 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front panal is geting rusted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,130 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 16 Mar 2011 90,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,842 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 83,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 83,089 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 77,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 767,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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C176 FTT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 C176 FTT, 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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C176 FTT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 January 1986.

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