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C598 PSW

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

51,274 mi
Last recorded51,274 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC598 PSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 51,274 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 51,274 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 51,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by anti roll bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by anti roll bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive petrol pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,313 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 47,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,665 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 45,572 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded affecting engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 44,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front valance corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 42,781 miles

Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion to large areas of bodywork and chassis but not considered excessive (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill/wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 42,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion to large areas of bodywork and chassis but not considered excessive (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill/wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 41,123 miles

Body has slight corrosion both doors & rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 41,123 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced contaminated by water (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion both doors & rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 39,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced contaminated with water (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,086 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 38,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,200 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 108,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,149 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 35,149 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 33,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,966 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 31,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 30,427 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,254 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 25,737 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,737 miles

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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C598 PSW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 C598 PSW, 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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C598 PSW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 April 1986.

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