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D548 JRU

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,027 mi
Last recorded46,027 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD548 JRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,027 miles

car has been standing for some time

knock in steering rack. repairs to rear of sills with in 30cm of suspension mounting

Fail 11 Jul 2011 46,027 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

car has been standing for some time

knock in steering rack. repairs to rear of sills with in 30cm of suspension mounting

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,842 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,870 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 41,200 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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D548 JRU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 D548 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.

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What year was D548 JRU registered?

D548 JRU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 July 1987.

Is D548 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D548 JRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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