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D451 MKM

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,557 mi
Last recorded15,557 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD451 MKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 15,557 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 15,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 820 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 89,741 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 89,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,681 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,514 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 47,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,004 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 31,937 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn low on edge

rear fuel pipes deteriorated

slight damage to o/s/r tyre wall

Fail 2 Jan 2009 31,937 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn low on edge

rear fuel pipes deteriorated

slight damage to o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 15 Dec 2007 26,000 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,725 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,882 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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D451 MKM is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D451 MKM, 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 D451 MKM registered?

D451 MKM is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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