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D173 MNM

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

40,173 mi
Last recorded40,173 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD173 MNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2008 40,173 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,942 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 38,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,875 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 37,875 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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D173 MNM is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D173 MNM, 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 D173 MNM registered?

D173 MNM is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 June 1987.

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