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D126 GOU

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,518 mi
Last recorded30,518 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 GOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 30,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,149 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 29,777 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,224 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 29,221 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,638 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,963 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,360 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 26,846 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,705 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,251 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 25,251 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,527 miles

All Tyres pershing.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,566 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,644 miles

boot struts defective

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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D126 GOU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,441 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 D126 GOU, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D126 GOU registered?

D126 GOU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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The MOT history for D126 GOU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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