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C499 SNP

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,045 mi
Last recorded62,045 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC499 SNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 62,045 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,537 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 60,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,311 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 59,311 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,871 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 56,870 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,237 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 54,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,562 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 52,562 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,615 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,799 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 48,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,958 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,559 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 44,559 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,618 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 39,506 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,062 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 37,062 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for C499 SNP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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