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C284 GTT

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,261 mi
Last recorded26,261 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC284 GTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,261 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 26,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,343 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 15,342 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,559 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 10,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S Mirror Glass Missing †N/S Headlamp Dull

Pass 15 Feb 2006 8,344 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 8,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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C284 GTT 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 50%.

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 C284 GTT, 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 C284 GTT registered?

C284 GTT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C284 GTT safe to buy?

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