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C720 WLR

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,994 mi
Last recorded74,994 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2005
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 WLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2005 74,994 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 74,994 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side bulk head is blistered and weak †Front crossmember is blistered and weak

Steering wheel covering is insecure †Near side headlamp is faded †Rear petrol pipe is excessively perished †Manifold has a broken bolt †Near side outer sill has a filler in it †Off side outer sill is corroded and holed †Battery is insecure

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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C720 WLR is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C720 WLR, 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 C720 WLR registered?

C720 WLR is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 May 1986.

Is C720 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C720 WLR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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