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C18 MJF

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,561 mi
Last recorded67,561 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 67,561 miles

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

due to lowered suspension rear tyres run very close to inner wings

Fail 31 May 2008 67,561 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

due to lowered suspension rear tyres run very close to inner wings

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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C18 MJF is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,441 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 C18 MJF, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C18 MJF registered?

C18 MJF is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is C18 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 MJF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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