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D227 FDC

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,372 mi
Last recorded53,372 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD227 FDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,372 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,291 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,406 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 52,406 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,393 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,869 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 51,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,999 miles

UNDERSIDE CORROSION REAR AREA

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,780 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 45,735 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,601 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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D227 FDC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D227 FDC, 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 D227 FDC registered?

D227 FDC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 March 1987.

Is D227 FDC safe to buy?

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