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C440 SJC

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,129 mi
Last recorded90,129 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC440 SJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 82,008 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner flitch corroded/holed/rotten

Offside Front Inner flitch corroded/holed/rotten

Fail 17 Oct 2019 82,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner flitch corroded/holed/rotten

Offside Front Inner flitch corroded/holed/rotten

various areas of light corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracked but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Arch slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished advise replacement

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,038 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,544 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 79,544 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,816 miles

nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,203 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,447 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 77,334 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 77,114 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 72,998 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 72,970 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.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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C440 SJC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C440 SJC, 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 C440 SJC registered?

C440 SJC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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