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D143 ODM

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,806 mi
Last recorded44,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD143 ODM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,183 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,130 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,681 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,680 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 40,679 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2005 39,342 miles

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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D143 ODM is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D143 ODM, 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 D143 ODM registered?

D143 ODM is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D143 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D143 ODM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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