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C334 YAD

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,469 mi
Last recorded63,469 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC334 YAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 63,469 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both ()

Fail 13 Oct 2023 63,469 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both ()

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear excessive corrosion outside any prescribed areas

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 62,644 miles

Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear excessive corrosion outside any prescribed areas

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,634 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,608 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 62,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,567 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,276 miles

N/SIDE AND O/SIDE SILL PANE DETERIORATED AND CORRODED

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,088 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 59,088 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,406 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,611 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

sills rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,831 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHT CORROSION

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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C334 YAD is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C334 YAD, 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 C334 YAD registered?

C334 YAD is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 May 1986.

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