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D497 PTH

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,141 mi
Last recorded35,141 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD497 PTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,141 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 34,721 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,672 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,950 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 15,798 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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D497 PTH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D497 PTH, 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 D497 PTH registered?

D497 PTH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 June 1987.

Is D497 PTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D497 PTH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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