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D511 YGU

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,916 mi
Last recorded62,916 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD511 YGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,916 miles

boot lid sealed closed

Fail 2 Jan 2009 62,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

boot lid sealed closed

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,394 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 50,191 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,448 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S REAR TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

n/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,597 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 36,574 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D511 YGU is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 52,216 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 D511 YGU, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D511 YGU registered?

D511 YGU is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 November 1986.

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