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C26 YCL

1985 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,693 mi
Last recorded29,693 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Nova52,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 YCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 29,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 29,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 28,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2015 28,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front windscreen wiper blades excessively deteriorated.

N/s/r brake slightly binding but not enough to pick up on rbt.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,441 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,431 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 26,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,422 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 26,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,411 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,407 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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C26 YCL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,263 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C26 YCL, 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 41 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C26 YCL registered?

C26 YCL is a 1985 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C26 YCL safe to buy?

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