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C973 MJN

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,507 mi
Last recorded37,507 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC973 MJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 May 2011 37,507 miles

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

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

both rear ends, of outer body sills starting to corrode.

Pass 19 May 2010 36,875 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 36,487 miles

O/s & n/s outer sills corroded at rear.

Pass 14 May 2008 36,150 miles

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

minor corrosion to rear of both sills

offside rear nearside front and offside front tyres starting to crack (perish) though age

Pass 17 May 2007 35,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 35,403 miles

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

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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C973 MJN is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C973 MJN, 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 C973 MJN registered?

C973 MJN is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 June 1986.

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