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C308 FFJ

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,007 mi
Last recorded81,007 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC308 FFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 81,007 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 81,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front side light slight dull

under side of car coverd in oil

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hanbrake cablre on exhaust

Pass 21 Apr 2006 73,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak under side of engine

rear bumper slight loose o/s rear corner

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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C308 FFJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C308 FFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C308 FFJ registered?

C308 FFJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C308 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C308 FFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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