MOT Status
Mileage
78,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
n/s/r light lens cracked †slight corrosion o/s/f front panel †blue smoke from exhaust pipe oil burner
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C52 BWS is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 C52 BWS, 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 C52 BWS registered?
C52 BWS is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 January 1986.
Is C52 BWS safe to buy?
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