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C595 CTC

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

64,273 mi
Last recorded64,273 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC595 CTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,273 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 64,268 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 115,239 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 115,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 115,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,769 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 24,769 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C595 CTC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 C595 CTC, 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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C595 CTC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C595 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C595 CTC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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