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D212 BPE

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,245 mi
Last recorded47,245 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD212 BPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 47,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 41,903 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel binding slighlty

Fail 17 Nov 2015 41,835 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel binding slighlty

Fail 21 Nov 2014 34,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both front wiper blades will soon need replacement

Pass 21 Nov 2014 34,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both front wiper blades will soon need replacement

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant header tank empty

nearside rear chassis member has surface corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

rear silencer rubber mount perished

rubber fuel hose at tank badly cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2011 32,781 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant header tank empty

nearside rear chassis member has surface corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

rear silencer rubber mount perished

rubber fuel hose at tank badly cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,052 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs rusty

slight blow from rear silencer

spare tyre flat

Fail 24 Aug 2010 29,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside front coil springs rusty

slight blow from rear silencer

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyre nearside looks soft.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,158 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,673 miles

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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D212 BPE is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D212 BPE, 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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D212 BPE is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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