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D148 ENH

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,341 mi
Last recorded33,341 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD148 ENH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 33,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 32,792 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 31,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 30,098 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 30,031 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 28,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 28,912 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 28,909 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 28,269 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 May 2016 28,266 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,190 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 28,105 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,020 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,952 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,955 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 25,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,062 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2009 19,056 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,619 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low and cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2007 18,619 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low and cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,257 miles

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

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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D148 ENH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D148 ENH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D148 ENH?

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What year was D148 ENH registered?

D148 ENH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D148 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D148 ENH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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