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D469 YFG

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,197 mi
Last recorded55,197 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD469 YFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front brake pad lining starting to crumble

offside front wing starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,197 miles

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

nearside front brake pad lining starting to crumble

offside front wing starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,118 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front wing has serious corrosion but not serious dager to other road users at present

Fail 27 Jun 2008 53,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front wing has serious corrosion but not serious dager to other road users at present

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,543 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 52,539 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrossion to sills+wings+wheel arches+doors

fuel hoses perishing

play to offside front door hinge pins

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2006 51,769 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 51,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing

corrossion to vehicle underside+nearside front door+offside front wing+wheel arches

oil leak

reverse light not working

tyres wearing on edges+sidewall damage

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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D469 YFG is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D469 YFG, 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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D469 YFG is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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