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D13 SRX

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,671 mi
Last recorded87,671 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 SRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 87,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 87,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various slight oil leaks

Fail 5 Jun 2023 87,134 miles

Fuel system component leaking underside (pump/regulator) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various slight oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2022 85,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 84,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,474 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 83,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 83,474 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 83,474 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,765 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,765 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2014 77,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,726 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,759 miles

offside sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,035 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,858 miles

offside sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,535 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 63,535 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,453 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 62,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,499 miles

corrosion to near side sill and front cross member

Fail 7 Dec 2006 61,499 miles

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

corrosion to near side sill and front cross member

Pass 15 Dec 2005 59,997 miles

off side outer sill slighty corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2005 59,956 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

off side outer sill slighty corroded

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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D13 SRX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 D13 SRX, 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 D13 SRX registered?

D13 SRX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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