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D417 BLT

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,398 mi
Last recorded43,398 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD417 BLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,398 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 43,398 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,123 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,761 miles

has corrosion hole below n/s/f headlamp, not structural

Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,459 miles

has corrosion hole below n/s/f headlamp, not structural.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres heavily perished on edges and side walls

Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,164 miles

Both front brake calipers are corroded

Both front brake discs are worn

Both rear tyres are cracking on the outer walls

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,164 miles

Both front brake calipers are corroded

Both front brake discs are worn

Both rear tyres are cracking on the outer walls

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 40,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,410 miles

both sides doors corroded and holed

Fail 11 Jan 2010 40,406 miles

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

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

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

both sides doors corroded and holed

offside rear outer sill rear corner corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,132 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 40,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery week hard starting

o/s/front door slightly corrossion on lower corners

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,604 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 39,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 38,646 miles

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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D417 BLT is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,441 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 D417 BLT, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D417 BLT is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 January 1987.

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