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C789 DYL

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,833 mi
Last recorded35,833 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC789 DYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 35,833 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

offside front wheel bearing is slightly rough

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 35,215 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,953 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 34,951 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,604 miles

corrosion on both o/s and n/s rear sill panels

Fail 17 Mar 2014 34,604 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on both o/s and n/s rear sill panels

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,233 miles

body corrosion on o/s and n/s rear vehicle structure

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,911 miles

body corrosion on o/s and n/s rear vehicle structure

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,643 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,313 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,046 miles

front wipers starting to wear

near side and off side rear outer sills corroding

near side rear tyre perrishing

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,135 miles

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

corrosion on both rear outer sill panels

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,697 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,333 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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C789 DYL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C789 DYL, 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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C789 DYL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 April 1986.

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