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C231 KKW

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,476 mi
Last recorded62,476 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC231 KKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,476 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 62,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,824 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 61,822 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,926 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,041 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,219 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,567 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,274 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 53,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,951 miles

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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C231 KKW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C231 KKW, 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 C231 KKW registered?

C231 KKW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C231 KKW safe to buy?

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