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C661 MNT

1986 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC661 MNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 90,481 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,318 miles

both rear arches very rusty

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear footbrake slightly lazy

Fail 18 Jan 2008 89,301 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear arches very rusty

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear footbrake slightly lazy

Pass 16 Jan 2007 88,323 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 87,576 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 87,575 miles

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

near side and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside and offside rear wheel arches starting to corrode

rubber fuel pipe at tank starting to perish

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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C661 MNT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C661 MNT, 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 C661 MNT registered?

C661 MNT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C661 MNT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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