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D312 TUF

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,027 mi
Last recorded50,027 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD312 TUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2010 50,027 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 50,027 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 40,357 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,674 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,937 miles

both front outer cv boots slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2005 25,806 miles

both front c v gaiters perishing. †

cracking in rear tyre treads. †

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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D312 TUF is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D312 TUF, 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 D312 TUF registered?

D312 TUF is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 August 1986.

Is D312 TUF safe to buy?

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