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C922 LHJ

1986 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,720 mi
Last recorded65,720 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC922 LHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 65,720 miles

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

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

both sills corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 65,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sills slightlty corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,945 miles

all road springs corrosion

front end accident damage

handbrake cables dry !!

n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses deterioration

n/s and o/s rear tyres age cracks

n/s cv joint boot starting to crack

n/s rear wheel bearing small noise may soon require replacement

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm centre and inner edges

tail gate strut does not support tail gate !!

Pass 7 May 2009 61,331 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 61,331 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 60,476 miles

alternator belt could do with replacement

corrosion starting above area n/s front lower suspension mounting

o/s front flexi brake hose age cracks

rear springs corrosion

rear tyres age cracks

tail gate struts do not support tail gate

Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,447 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alternator belt could do with replace ment

corrosion starting on area just above n/s front lower arm mounting area

n/s rear wheel arch by petrol cap area bad corrosion

o/s front flexi brake hose showing age cracks

rear road springs corrosion

rear tyres showing age cracks

tail gate strut will not support tail gate

Pass 1 May 2007 58,452 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 58,448 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,285 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,285 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,285 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 57,285 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f door latch damaged

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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C922 LHJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C922 LHJ, 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 C922 LHJ registered?

C922 LHJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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