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D187 BGX

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,535 mi
Last recorded62,535 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD187 BGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,535 miles

rear fuel hose split but not leacking

Fail 10 Jul 2006 62,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

rear fuel hose split but not leacking

Pass 14 Jun 2005 52,642 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 52,642 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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D187 BGX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D187 BGX, 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 D187 BGX registered?

D187 BGX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D187 BGX safe to buy?

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