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C379 SBL

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,012 mi
Last recorded41,012 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC379 SBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,012 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,012 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,779 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 40,779 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,549 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 40,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,484 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,573 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 38,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,787 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,321 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 35,703 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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C379 SBL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C379 SBL, 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 C379 SBL registered?

C379 SBL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C379 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C379 SBL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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