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D265 FHV

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,105 mi
Last recorded37,105 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD265 FHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,105 miles

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

smell of fuel

Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,465 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall weak

smell of fuel

Fail 19 Jul 2007 36,465 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

o/s/r tyre wall weak

stron smell of fuel, possible leak

o/s/r brake binding, vehicle off ground, slight reading on brake roller test, brake not applied.

Fail 18 Jul 2006 35,683 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,683 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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D265 FHV is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D265 FHV, 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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D265 FHV is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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