MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heavily corroded
front tyres very low tread inner edge
nearside rear tail/brake lamp colour fading
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
front and rear number plate showing wear
colour fading out of nearside rear stop and tail light lens
offside front c.v boot starting to perrish
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
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C259 GBU is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C259 GBU, 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 C259 GBU registered?
C259 GBU is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 June 1986.
Is C259 GBU safe to buy?
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