MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracked but not showing cords
Nearside Rear Arch slightly corroded
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
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)
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
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
nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
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)
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)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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