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C650 TUY

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,464 mi
Last recorded32,464 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC650 TUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 32,464 miles

Corrosion to all four road springs

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 32,316 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,060 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 32,060 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,617 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 31,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,352 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,810 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,349 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,283 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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C650 TUY is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C650 TUY, 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 C650 TUY registered?

C650 TUY is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C650 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C650 TUY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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