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D476 YJH

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

26,526 mi
Last recorded26,526 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD476 YJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 26,526 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan either side of spare wheel well (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing / chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/ chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2024 26,300 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan either side of spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel/riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel /riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both rear wheel arches corroding

fuel tank breather hose perishing/advise replacement

Fail 6 Sep 2024 26,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan either side of spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel/riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel /riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both rear wheel arches corroding

fuel tank breather hose perishing/advise replacement

Pass 4 Sep 2023 25,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under car starting to corrode

Fail 24 Aug 2023 25,345 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under car starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2022 25,322 miles

under car just starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,320 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under car (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 25,319 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under car (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,318 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear rear exhaust box corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxs (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrod

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,317 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bootlid dont stay up on own

hand brake cable rusty

rear axle starting to corrod

rear exhaust box starting to corroded ans has slight blow

Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,294 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 25,294 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,277 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,256 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

multiple points of slight corrosion on body and structure

Fail 13 Sep 2011 25,256 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

multiple points of slight corrosion on body and structure

Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,005 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 24,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,566 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,467 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 24,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,332 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 24,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 24,139 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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D476 YJH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D476 YJH, 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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D476 YJH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 April 1987.

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