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C431 KGN

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,846 mi
Last recorded40,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC431 KGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,846 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,607 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 40,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,547 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,411 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,197 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 37,197 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,970 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,786 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,174 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,903 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 30,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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C431 KGN is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C431 KGN, 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 C431 KGN registered?

C431 KGN is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 February 1986.

Is C431 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C431 KGN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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