MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of C308 FFJ?
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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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