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C639 FKL

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Diesel 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,020 mi
Last recorded46,020 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC639 FKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,020 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,020 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,566 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 43,723 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,306 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 38,182 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 29,201 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,131 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel archs

Pass 9 May 2006 21,473 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 21,300 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2005 18,239 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2005 18,235 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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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C639 FKL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C639 FKL, 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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What year was C639 FKL registered?

C639 FKL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 March 1986.

Is C639 FKL safe to buy?

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