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D171 JVF

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,964 mi
Last recorded76,964 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD171 JVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,100 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,011 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 75,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2009 69,252 miles

n/s head light reflector starting to corrode not affecting beam pattern

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs crushed

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

under vehicle was heavily under sealed

Fail 10 Jul 2009 69,252 miles

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

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

n/s head light reflector starting to corrode not affecting beam pattern

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs crushed

unable to check outer sills due to body kit fitted

under vehicle was heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor starting to corrode on vehicle

n/s/f inner wheel archs starting to corrode and o/s/f inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2008 59,777 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,013 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,659 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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D171 JVF is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D171 JVF, 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 D171 JVF registered?

D171 JVF is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 February 1987.

Is D171 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D171 JVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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