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C498 GMJ

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,551 mi
Last recorded56,551 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC498 GMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2006 56,551 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 56,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C498 GMJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C498 GMJ, 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 C498 GMJ registered?

C498 GMJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C498 GMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C498 GMJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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