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D389 ADF

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,660 mi
Last recorded80,660 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD389 ADF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2007 80,660 miles

corrosion in both rear outer arches

Fail 18 May 2007 80,645 miles

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

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

corrosion in both rear outer arches

corrosion in both rear outer sills

low foot brake effort n/s/r

Pass 31 May 2006 79,716 miles

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

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

corrosion in both rear arches and rear of both outer sills

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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D389 ADF is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D389 ADF, 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 D389 ADF registered?

D389 ADF is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D389 ADF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D389 ADF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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