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D236 RNT

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,658 mi
Last recorded92,658 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD236 RNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,658 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,488 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,419 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,661 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack mounting bush has slight play nearside.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 50,661 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack mounting bush has slight play nearside.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,659 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 50,659 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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D236 RNT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D236 RNT, 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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What year was D236 RNT registered?

D236 RNT is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 December 1986.

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