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D546 JRU

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,923 mi
Last recorded67,923 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD546 JRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,923 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 65,016 miles

patchy rust on underbody areas and suspension parts

Fail 6 Mar 2006 65,009 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front calipers rusty.

corrosion in boot.

float in steering rack.

nearside rear tyre perrishing.

rear chassis surface corrosion.

slight play in upper steering coloum.

surface corrosion both inner sills.

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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D546 JRU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D546 JRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D546 JRU registered?

D546 JRU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 July 1987.

Is D546 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D546 JRU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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