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C631 PBL

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,357 mi
Last recorded52,357 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC631 PBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,357 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside rear wheel arch has corrosion but no sharp edges.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 52,357 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside rear wheel arch has corrosion but no sharp edges.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,131 miles

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Nearside rear floor poorly repaired.

Offside front inner wing poorly repaired.

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 49,131 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Nearside rear floor poorly repaired.

Offside front inner wing poorly repaired.

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,750 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 46,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear boot's inner and outer sills have corrosion.

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside rear inner wheel arch has corrosion.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 43,818 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,818 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,203 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 41,203 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 37,629 miles

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

Offside rear inner sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,629 miles

Offside rear inner sill has slight corrosion.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,539 miles

Nearside rear (boot's) sill has slight corrosion.

Nearside rear outer sill poorly repaired.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 34,538 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear (boot's) sill has slight corrosion.

Nearside rear outer sill poorly repaired.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,872 miles

Nearside rear outer sill panel has slight corrosion.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 31,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear outer sill panel has slight corrosion.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,242 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 29,242 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside and nearside outer sills have slight corrosions

Fail 23 Jan 2006 26,940 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,940 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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C631 PBL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C631 PBL, 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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C631 PBL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 January 1986.

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