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C900 UMY

1986 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,712 mi
Last recorded40,712 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC900 UMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 40,712 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 40,649 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both rear inner and outer wheel arches

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis and front chassis crossmember

Fail 28 Jan 2010 34,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both rear inner and outer wheel arches

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis and front chassis crossmember

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,945 miles

advise parking brake cable corroded

advise welded repairs to rear sills

Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,945 miles

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

advise parking brake cable corroded

advise welded repairs to rear sills

Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,812 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 27,804 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2005 26,190 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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C900 UMY is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C900 UMY, 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 C900 UMY registered?

C900 UMY is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 June 1986.

Is C900 UMY safe to buy?

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