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C762 DEU

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,720 mi
Last recorded54,720 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC762 DEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,720 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,607 miles

rear nearside service brake slow to go off slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,465 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,351 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,181 miles

rear wheel arches are begining to corroid

Fail 6 Aug 2009 54,181 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches are begining to corroid

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,804 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,994 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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C762 DEU is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C762 DEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C762 DEU registered?

C762 DEU is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 May 1986.

Is C762 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C762 DEU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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