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D343 BVC

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,410 mi
Last recorded24,410 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD343 BVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,410 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2009 24,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,152 miles

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to the under body

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2008 14,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to the under body

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,159 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Nov 2007 12,112 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,200 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/f inner wing rotten below headlamp

o/s/r inner arch/ lower panel rotten

recomend welding is done to keep strenght of vehicle

tyres perished

Fail 14 Dec 2006 10,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f inner wing rotten below headlamp

o/s/r inner arch / lower panel rotten, both frpont inner wheel arches corroded

recomend welding is done to keep strength of vehicle

tyres perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2005 7,979 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 7,977 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside front ball joint gaiter split

offside rear wheel bearing rough

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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D343 BVC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D343 BVC, 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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D343 BVC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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