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C748 DFB

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,125 mi
Last recorded36,125 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC748 DFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 36,125 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 36,029 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,875 miles

Both outer sills corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,831 miles

Both sills corroded

Oil leaks

Radiator leaking

Fail 26 Sep 2018 35,831 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both sills corroded

Oil leaks

Radiator leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,804 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak(s)

Radiator leaking

Fail 9 Aug 2017 35,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion to both outer sills

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak(s)

Radiator leaking

Rear Tyres perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyres perishing

Surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,675 miles

Corrosion to both sills

Slight play to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,301 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 34,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,236 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 34,236 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 33,480 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,666 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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C748 DFB is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C748 DFB, 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 C748 DFB registered?

C748 DFB is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 June 1986.

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The MOT history for C748 DFB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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