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C661 UGW

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,008 mi
Last recorded129,008 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC661 UGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 129,008 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 128,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 128,919 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Too low for RBT

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 24 Jun 2022 128,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Too low for RBT

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 128,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension lowered

underside corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2021 128,919 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension lowered

underside corrosion

Pass 21 May 2020 128,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR BRAKES - LESSER EFFORT FROM O/SIDE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light OUTER LENS MISSING. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM DENTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure REAR LAMP UNIT SLIGHTLY INSECURE (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 128,904 miles

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH DIP BEAMS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH DIP BEAMS INOP (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH MAIN BEAMS NOT WORKING (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING HOLED WITHIN 30CM OF FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNT. ( BATTERY TRAY AREA) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHERS NOT DELIVERING FLUID (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM DENTED. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,914 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARLY ILLEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened TIE BAR MOUNTING ON FRONT PANEL CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 128,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED IN TWO PLACES - WITHIN 30CM OF SEAT BELT MOUNTINGS. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle MUCH LESS EFFORT RECORDED FROM OSR FOOT BRAKE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARLY ILLEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened TIE BAR MOUNTING ON FRONT PANEL CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 128,901 miles

Nearside corrosion to outer sill

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear slight noise from bearing when rotated

Fail 14 Mar 2018 128,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside corrosion to outer sill

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear slight noise from bearing when rotated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 128,463 miles

both front tyres perished

surface corrosion on underside

vehicle lowered

Fail 1 Mar 2017 128,456 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished

surface corrosion on underside

vehicle lowered

Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,820 miles

Different wheels and tyres fitted at retest.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear seats and seatbelt buckles missing

Suspension lowered

Fail 19 Sep 2015 126,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint in hub (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear seats and seatbelt buckles missing

Suspension lowered

Pass 15 Feb 2014

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

hole too o/s/f wing

n/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r arch corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

hole too o/s/f wing

n/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r arch corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,740 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 45,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,679 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,477 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,329 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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C661 UGW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UGW, 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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C661 UGW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 April 1986.

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