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C836 GTA

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,772 mi
Last recorded88,772 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC836 GTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 88,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and o/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,251 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis welded/undersealed (2.4.A.3)

both doors taped up

Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,684 miles

vehicle heavily welded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 82,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle heavily welded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,396 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle heavily welded and covered

Fail 21 Oct 2015 79,396 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle brakes not tested (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking servo retraction (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive NOT TESTED (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel tank leaking sender (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle heavily welded and covered

Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,549 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,305 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,251 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 63,520 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 63,520 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C836 GTA is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C836 GTA, 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 C836 GTA registered?

C836 GTA is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 March 1986.

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