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C918 WVN

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,491 mi
Last recorded55,491 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 WVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 55,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 46,029 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 46,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 40,858 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,856 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 40,856 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,333 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,306 miles

front valance corroeded & plastic trim insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2006 40,279 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005

both front tyres down to 1'6mm

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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C918 WVN is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C918 WVN, 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 C918 WVN registered?

C918 WVN is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 March 1986.

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