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C7 NVA

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,688 mi
Last recorded59,688 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 NVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,688 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 70,119 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test (track car )

Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,481 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,293 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer sill holed by corrosion but not effecting brakes or steering

Offside rear tyre sidewall cut but not down to canvas

Rear seats missing and seat belts

Fail 22 Oct 2007 69,293 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer sill holed by corrosion but not effecting brakes or steering

Offside rear tyre sidewall cut but not down to canvas

Rear seats missing and seat belts

Pass 23 Jun 2006 62,941 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 62,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 62,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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C7 NVA is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 C7 NVA, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C7 NVA registered?

C7 NVA is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 February 1988.

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The MOT history for C7 NVA shows 9 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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