MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rattle inside rear silencer
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C265 NRX is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 C265 NRX, 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 C265 NRX registered?
C265 NRX is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 January 1986.
Is C265 NRX safe to buy?
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