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C433 WDF

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,751 mi
Last recorded52,751 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC433 WDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,751 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 50,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,077 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 49,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 48,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside C.V boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,586 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,108 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,406 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,992 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,990 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,432 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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C433 WDF is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C433 WDF, 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 C433 WDF registered?

C433 WDF is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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