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D449 ARN

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,769 mi
Last recorded41,769 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD449 ARN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 41,769 miles

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

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

all tyre walls ageing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 May 2007 40,109 miles

-slight judder on n/s/f brake

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 3 May 2006 39,596 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 39,596 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

co emissions weak

slight judder on n/s/f brake

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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D449 ARN is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D449 ARN, 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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What year was D449 ARN registered?

D449 ARN is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 June 1987.

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