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D37 PWA

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,682 mi
Last recorded30,682 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD37 PWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2009 30,682 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,274 miles

offside rear tyre cracking up..

Fail 22 Oct 2008 29,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking up..

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,507 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 27,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,254 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 26,200 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 24,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel ARCH...

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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D37 PWA is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D37 PWA, 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 D37 PWA registered?

D37 PWA is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 November 1986.

Is D37 PWA safe to buy?

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