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C399 NCW

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,907 mi
Last recorded47,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC399 NCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,907 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 47,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,800 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front wheel trim missing

Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,840 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front wheel trim missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,570 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,945 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,615 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 29,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,724 miles

slight brake bind at n/s/f

Fail 15 Dec 2006 28,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,723 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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C399 NCW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C399 NCW, 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 C399 NCW registered?

C399 NCW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C399 NCW safe to buy?

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