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C825 DEU

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,882 mi
Last recorded38,882 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC825 DEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,882 miles

Battery insecure

o/s rear tyre inner + outer walls cracked

passanger door mirror missing

Fail 29 Nov 2008 38,880 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

o/s rear tyre inner + outer walls cracked

passanger door mirror missing

Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,920 miles

wiper blades split

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

drivers door locking barrel missing

front number plate cracked but secure and readable

front tyres worn uneven

horn cover missing but operating correctly

n/s and o/s rear tyre treads some cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2007 36,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

drivers door locking barrel missing

front number plate cracked but secure and readable

front tyres worn uneven

horn cover missing but operating correctly

n/s and o/s rear tyre treads some cracking

wiper blades split

Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,921 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2005 30,101 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

near side outer sill starting to corrode badly at rear

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 18 Oct 2005 30,101 miles

near side outer sill starting to corrode badly at rear

slight damage to front number plate

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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C825 DEU is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C825 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.

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What year was C825 DEU registered?

C825 DEU is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 June 1986.

Is C825 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C825 DEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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