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C627 YJT

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,423 mi
Last recorded74,423 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC627 YJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 74,423 miles

front brake hoses perished

inner and outer sills heavily undersealed

underside of vehicle havily undersealed

Pass 24 May 2014 66,167 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 28 May 2013 57,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 57,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

both front inner door steps rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,556 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,882 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arches holled

Fail 7 Jul 2010 54,879 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front inner wheel arches holled

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,477 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

welding repairs to both sills, rear chassis and rear inner wheel arch panels

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 May 2009 49,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

steering wheel damaged

windscreen chipped

rear tyres wearing low

movement in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,102 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 43,102 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2007 31,608 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,886 miles

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

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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C627 YJT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C627 YJT, 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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C627 YJT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 January 1986.

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