MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,045 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective MISTED UP (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear WIPER BLADE MISSING
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective MISTED UP (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear WIPER BLADE MISSING
Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes to lift pump deteriated/splitting (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking rubber hose from fuel tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes to lift pump deteriated/splitting (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
nearside rear wheel bearing not tested
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C499 SNP is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 C499 SNP, 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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C499 SNP is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 February 1986.
Is C499 SNP safe to buy?
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