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C804 PCU

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,027 mi
Last recorded68,027 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC804 PCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 58,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 58,215 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,381 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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C804 PCU is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C804 PCU, 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 C804 PCU registered?

C804 PCU is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 May 1986.

Is C804 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C804 PCU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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