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D542 HYU

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,527 mi
Last recorded4,527 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD542 HYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 4,527 miles

rear arch poor

Fail 23 Jun 2012 4,527 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear arch poor

Pass 18 Jun 2011 86,725 miles

o/s sill not with in,n/s rear arch corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,567 miles

Battery insecure

front tyres perished

nearside rear arch corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,949 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 63,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,801 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 62,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front chassis crossmember slightly corroded

o/s sill panel slightly corroded

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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D542 HYU 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 62.5%.

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 D542 HYU, 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 D542 HYU registered?

D542 HYU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D542 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D542 HYU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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