MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,749 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Wiper blade slight smearing.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Wiper blade slight smearing.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
both rear tyres starting to perish
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
COOLENT LEAK WATER PUMP
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR HUB BEARING
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
VERY SLIGHT HUB BEARING NOISE NEARSIDE REAR
SURFACE CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR PANEL AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
SURFACE CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR PANEL AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C596 BEL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C596 BEL, 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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C596 BEL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 May 1986.
Is C596 BEL safe to buy?
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