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C939 GNF

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,066 mi
Last recorded12,066 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC939 GNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2010 12,066 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bodey kit fitted unable to fulley check sills

brake pipes have bin greased

engine modifcation not standard

fuel line resting on brake pipe

vehicle has bin oil sprayed

Pass 9 Jul 2008 11,901 miles

under body covered in heavy underseal unable to fully check brake pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,652 miles

under body covered in heavy under seal un able to fully check brake pipes

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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C939 GNF is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C939 GNF, 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 C939 GNF registered?

C939 GNF is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 June 1986.

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The MOT history for C939 GNF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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