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D499 GSF

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,976 mi
Last recorded49,976 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD499 GSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,976 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

front bumper cut

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,972 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,911 miles

n/s gear box mounting chaffing slightly on bolt

Fail 8 Jul 2013 40,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s gear box mounting chaffing slightly on bolt

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,911 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 40,911 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,806 miles

exhaust not standard , noisey

rear seat and seat belts not fitted/ not tested

Fail 9 Feb 2011 40,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust not standard , noisey

rear seat and seat belts not fitted/ not tested

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,358 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 40,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

drivers door bottom corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded but not leaking

rear number plate water marked

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,895 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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D499 GSF is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D499 GSF, 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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D499 GSF is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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