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D550 UVH

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,457 mi
Last recorded6,457 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD550 UVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 6,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 6,302 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 5,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 5,736 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 5,736 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 5,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 5,583 miles

chassis heaveley undersealed

Fail 21 Jun 2016 5,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks in treads

chassis heaveley undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2015 5,549 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under body, suspension and some brake components have been sprayed with grease

Fail 30 Jun 2015 5,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under body, suspension and some brake components have been sprayed with grease

Pass 8 Jul 2014 5,417 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 5,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 5,406 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 5,401 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 5,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 5,385 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 5,384 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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D550 UVH is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 D550 UVH, 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 D550 UVH registered?

D550 UVH is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D550 UVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D550 UVH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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