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C960 CHT

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,434 mi
Last recorded84,434 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC960 CHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 84,434 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden driveshaft (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to botj outer sills

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

vehicle presented without rear seats & rear seat belts

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 54,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,920 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,142 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 46,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,095 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 46,095 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,369 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 45,369 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,652 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,922 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,157 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,359 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 42,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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C960 CHT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C960 CHT, 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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C960 CHT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 March 1986.

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