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D595 ALD

1986 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,706 mi
Last recorded15,706 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD595 ALD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 8,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 13 Jul 2009 99,384 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 99,357 miles

Hand operated control valve inadequately repaired (3.2.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 99,335 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Offside boot floor corroded at rear

Slight play in nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,475 miles

Alternator belt slack and worn.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 91,465 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp glass insecure.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,465 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 73,492 miles

offside drivers door badly corroded,leading to sharp edges,needs attention to door.

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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D595 ALD is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D595 ALD, 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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D595 ALD is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 October 1986.

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