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D254 UBL

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,750 mi
Last recorded52,750 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD254 UBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,750 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 14 Oct 2010 52,282 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,081 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 35,081 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,349 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 33,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,199 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 30,199 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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D254 UBL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D254 UBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D254 UBL registered?

D254 UBL is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D254 UBL safe to buy?

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