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C209 HKH

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,963 mi
Last recorded49,963 miles
Recorded on11 May 2005
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC209 HKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2005 49,963 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slight noisey

Offside door mirror slight loose and cover missing

Offside front tyre wall slight damage

Fail 11 May 2005 49,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front wheel bearing slight noisey. †offside front tyre wall slight damaged

Offside mirror slight loose and cover missing.

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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C209 HKH is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C209 HKH, 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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What year was C209 HKH registered?

C209 HKH is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C209 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C209 HKH 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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