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C286 NFE

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

39,096 mi
Last recorded39,096 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC286 NFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 39,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread remaining, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 39,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Valance. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing above indicator. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Valance. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread remaining, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front crossmember/valance. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front crossmember/valance. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 34,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front crossmember/valance. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front crossmember/valance. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 31,481 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 springs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 31,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed an corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner an outer sill hole an corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 springs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,874 miles

Oil leak ()

passenger side mirror missing

Fail 18 Jan 2018 29,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

passenger side mirror missing

Pass 23 Jan 2017 29,653 miles

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

under body corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2017 29,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,467 miles

o/s/f brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 18 Jan 2016 29,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable snapped during roller test (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,342 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,440 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,719 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 26,716 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,115 miles

front brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,274 miles

front brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2010 23,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,378 miles

Both rear barkes slightly binding

n/s/r brake pipe starting too corroad

Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,364 miles

both rear brake pipes rusting

n/s/r tyre side-wall starting to crack

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,540 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 19,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,940 miles

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

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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C286 NFE is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C286 NFE, 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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C286 NFE is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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