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D198 PEV

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,146 mi
Last recorded7,146 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 PEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 7,146 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 7,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 6,726 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 6,573 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 5,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 5,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 5,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 5,601 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 5,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside seat belt buckle fitted upside down.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 4,253 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,401 miles

O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND N/S/R

Fail 22 Nov 2007 39,400 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND N/S/R

Pass 11 Feb 2006 61,960 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 61,903 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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 PEV is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 D198 PEV, 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 PEV is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 August 1986.

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