MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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