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C551 TPE

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,217 mi
Last recorded19,217 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC551 TPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 19,217 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 9,878 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 97,432 miles

both nearside door starting to corrode

sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 May 2006 87,199 miles

n/s/rear foot brake low performance

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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C551 TPE is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C551 TPE, 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 C551 TPE registered?

C551 TPE is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C551 TPE safe to buy?

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