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D205 XYJ

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,118 mi
Last recorded57,118 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD205 XYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 57,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front indicator lens damaged

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak from rocker cover

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 May 2007 49,999 miles

both rear tyre outer walls cracking

engine oil leak

exhaust blow at centre joint

nearside front brake flexi hose cracking

nearside front indicator lens broken

rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 May 2006 41,871 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 25 May 2006 41,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake hoses starting to perish

oil leak

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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D205 XYJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D205 XYJ, 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 D205 XYJ registered?

D205 XYJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D205 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D205 XYJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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