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D604 SBH

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,666 mi
Last recorded48,666 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD604 SBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,666 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 48,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,740 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 54,740 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 46,829 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 46,822 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 42,409 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,150 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2009 42,138 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,637 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 41,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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D604 SBH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D604 SBH, 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 D604 SBH registered?

D604 SBH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D604 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D604 SBH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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