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D144 PFJ

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,804 mi
Last recorded53,804 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD144 PFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

small crack in front w/screen

Fail 14 Feb 2014 53,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

small crack in front w/screen

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,364 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 48,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,450 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 47,450 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust front ofside sill

rust under body

Fail 4 Mar 2011 41,194 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust front ofside sill

Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,903 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 32,903 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,644 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,542 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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D144 PFJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D144 PFJ, 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 D144 PFJ registered?

D144 PFJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 March 1987.

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