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C213 SPK

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,741 mi
Last recorded50,741 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC213 SPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 50,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,389 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,637 miles

off/side front tyre worn on inner edge

some corrosion on both rear arches and outer sills

Fail 8 Dec 2006 49,637 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off/side front tyre worn on inner edge

some corrosion on both outer sills andrear arches

Pass 9 Dec 2005 48,133 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 48,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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C213 SPK is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C213 SPK, 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 C213 SPK registered?

C213 SPK is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C213 SPK safe to buy?

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