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C738 KFC

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,016 mi
Last recorded20,016 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC738 KFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 20,016 miles

Nearside washer jet inop

battery light on at dash

horn poor

sun visor clips missing (still secure

Pass 28 May 2021 19,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers do not park in normal position

Fail 28 May 2021 19,829 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose locking device NOT anchored (7.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative when lights are operated (4.4.1 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose locking device NOT anchored (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temperature and fuel gauges not working

wipers do not park in normal position

Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,334 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 17,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,078 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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C738 KFC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue 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 C738 KFC, 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 C738 KFC registered?

C738 KFC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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The MOT history for C738 KFC 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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