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C596 BEL

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,749 mi
Last recorded53,749 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC596 BEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 53,749 miles

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 ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 53,733 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,084 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,380 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,638 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2012 49,616 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,885 miles

COOLENT LEAK WATER PUMP

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,516 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,584 miles

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR HUB BEARING

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,090 miles

SURFACE CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR PANEL AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

Fail 18 Apr 2007 43,090 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,032 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,032 miles

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.

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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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.

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