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D38 MNA

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,216 mi
Last recorded1,216 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 MNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 1,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 1,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 991 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 100,779 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 4 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,081 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,755 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 98,749 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

smell of fuel near tank

Pass 5 Oct 2007 94,236 miles

offside front tyre has a cut down to braiding less than 25mm in length

Fail 27 Sep 2007 94,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut down to braiding less than 25mm in length

Pass 3 Oct 2006 90,172 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 90,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 84,693 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 84,603 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

boot floor corroded not in prescribed areas

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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D38 MNA is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D38 MNA, 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 D38 MNA registered?

D38 MNA is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 November 1986.

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