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C649 UWP

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,299 mi
Last recorded78,299 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC649 UWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 78,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 77,842 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 77,495 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 77,474 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,108 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 87,220 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,054 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,770 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 53,770 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C649 UWP is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C649 UWP, 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 C649 UWP registered?

C649 UWP is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 June 1986.

Is C649 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C649 UWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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