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C270 YAC

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 YAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009
Fail 30 Jun 2009 57,375 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2008 57,210 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front cross member has surface corrosion around tie rod supports

n/s/f tyre on limit and perishing

o/s/f tyre on limit and perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

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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C270 YAC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C270 YAC, 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 C270 YAC registered?

C270 YAC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 February 1986.

Is C270 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C270 YAC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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