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C380 WSF

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,782 mi
Last recorded13,782 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC380 WSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,782 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both front a panels and outer cills holed and corroded not within prescribed areas n/s and o/s/

advise n/s/front door lower holed and corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 13,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both front a panels and outer cills holed and corroded not within prescribed areas n/s and o/s/

advise n/s/front door lower holed and corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2010 13,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,760 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sills rusted

fuel filler pipes rusted

o/s/f coil spring upside down fit ok

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,754 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,748 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C380 WSF is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C380 WSF, 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 C380 WSF registered?

C380 WSF is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 June 1986.

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