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C32 ABK

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,839 mi
Last recorded74,839 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC32 ABK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,839 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Condensation in right headlamp

Corrosion on both offside wings

Cracks in front number plate

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust mounting is repaired

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,397 miles

corrosion on o/s/r wheelarch

o/s/r tyre worn down to 2mm

rear exhaust silencer is touching body of car

Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,016 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 63,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly rough & noisy

poor pattern on o/s headlamp

radiator coolant tank is split & leaking

Pass 5 May 2007 60,049 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 59,619 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both rear tyres sidewalls perrished

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s drive shaft fouling on body

Fail 28 Mar 2007 59,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Nearside driveshaft fouling on body

Fail 24 Mar 2006 54,644 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,644 miles

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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C32 ABK is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C32 ABK, 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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C32 ABK is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 April 1986.

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