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D399 MJW

1986 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,706 mi
Last recorded92,706 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD399 MJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 92,706 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,706 miles

the o.s.r.and n.s.r.hub caps are missing exposing the wheel bearings.

Fail 19 May 2011 92,706 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

the o.s.r.and n.s.r.hub caps are missing exposing the wheel bearings.

Pass 1 May 2010 92,661 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 92,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,720 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

boot floor corroding.

both floor pans corroding.

both floor to sills corroding.

both front inner wings corroding.

both rear inner sills corroding.

n/s front bulk head corroding.

o/s front chassis corroding, by front cross member.

o/s front cross member corroding.

o/s rear foot and hanbrake performance slightly low.

rear seart belts not required.

slight play in both front seat mountings/runners.

slight play in both front strut top mountings.

weld repair to n/s front inner wing by strut top mounting and inner wheel arch.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 42,707 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

boot floor corroding.

both floor pans corroding.

both floor to sills corroding.

both front inner wings corroding.

both rear inner sills corroding.

n/s front bulk head corroding.

o/s front chassis corroding, by front cross member.

o/s front cross member corroding.

o/s rear foot and hanbrake performance slightly low.

rear seart belts not required.

slight play in both front seat mountings/runners.

slight play in both front strut top mountings.

weld repair to n/s front inner wing by strut top mounting and inner wheel arch.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 38,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,393 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 37,809 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 39,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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D399 MJW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D399 MJW, 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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D399 MJW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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