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C802 PVV

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,701 mi
Last recorded55,701 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC802 PVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,701 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,579 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,509 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,867 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 38,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 38,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,754 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 26,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,264 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 14,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,203 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 25 Mar 2006 6,191 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front wings holed but not in prescribed area

both rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

slight condensation in o/s headlamp not effecting beam pattern

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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C802 PVV is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C802 PVV, 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 C802 PVV registered?

C802 PVV is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 March 1986.

Is C802 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C802 PVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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