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C940 PRP

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,488 mi
Last recorded87,488 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC940 PRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 87,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 87,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 87,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under car sealed

Pass 18 Feb 2017 86,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 85,620 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 84,688 miles

front and rear brake pipes have corrosion on them

Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,650 miles

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 31 Aug 2013 83,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some corrosion on rear 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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C940 PRP is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C940 PRP, 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 C940 PRP registered?

C940 PRP is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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