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D429 JNB

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,059 mi
Last recorded40,059 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD429 JNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 40,059 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 39,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 May 2012 39,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,601 miles

tracking is out

Pass 11 Aug 2007 26,854 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 26,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,134 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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D429 JNB is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D429 JNB, 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 D429 JNB registered?

D429 JNB is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D429 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D429 JNB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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