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D198 EEL

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,639 mi
Last recorded99,639 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 EEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,639 miles

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2008 99,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leaking (possibly from water pump)

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,148 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

corrosion at sill area nearside

Fail 18 Jul 2007 99,148 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

corrosion at sill area nearside

Pass 26 Jul 2006 98,625 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 98,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 98,139 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 98,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion n/s/f crossmember,n/s/r wheelarch .metal brake pipes are corroded

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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D198 EEL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 52,216 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 D198 EEL, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D198 EEL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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