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C863 GWL

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Bronze Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,692 mi
Last recorded51,692 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC863 GWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,692 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 51,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,935 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 50,923 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 45,188 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 45,188 miles

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

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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C863 GWL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Bronze with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C863 GWL, 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 C863 GWL registered?

C863 GWL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C863 GWL safe to buy?

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