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D254 UJR

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,121 mi
Last recorded33,121 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD254 UJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 33,121 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 32,821 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 32,807 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan by seat support (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 32,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan by seat support (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,323 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,487 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,126 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 30,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,496 miles

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

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 UJR is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D254 UJR, 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 D254 UJR registered?

D254 UJR is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 October 1986.

Is D254 UJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D254 UJR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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