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C542 LAR

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,610 mi
Last recorded105,610 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC542 LAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 105,610 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement fouling on exhaust system (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 105,610 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 105,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,610 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,870 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 76,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,703 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 76,703 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,576 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 76,576 miles

Fuel hose leaking from fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,351 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 76,351 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,823 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,640 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 75,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 75,180 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 743,438 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 74,343 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2008 73,547 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 73,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2007 72,715 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 71,591 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 71,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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C542 LAR is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 C542 LAR, 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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C542 LAR is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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