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C633 RPN

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC633 RPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 92,701 miles

1954515 profile tyres fitted across the front axle,1955515 profile tyres fitted across the rear axle.

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

boot floor corroded.

both wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing the screen.

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly.

welding repair has been heavily under sealed.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 92,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

1954515 profile tyres fitted across the front axle,1955515 profile tyres fitted across the rear axle.

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

boot floor corroded.

both wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing the screen.

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

general corrosion noted to underside of vehicle and around suspension parts

Fail 28 Feb 2011 75,451 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

general corrosion noted to underside of vehicle and around suspension parts

Pass 8 Feb 2010 66,443 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,263 miles

Corrosion to floor pan on both sides not prescribed areas

Front brake pads wearing thin

Slight binding to nearside rear brake

Slight front brake imbalance (16%)

Temporary repair to nearside headlamp fixing

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis rails adjacent to rear spring mountings

Fail 11 Sep 2008 66,186 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

boot floorpan corroded both sides but outside presribed area

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails

surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

surface corrosion to front valance

Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,755 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 65,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f wheel binding

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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C633 RPN is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C633 RPN, 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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C633 RPN is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 February 1986.

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