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D700 EYW

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,314 mi
Last recorded19,314 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD700 EYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 19,314 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 19,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,489 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,173 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 7,173 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear wheel brg slightly noisy

Pass 2 Feb 2007 6,837 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front indicator cracked

nearside rear lamp cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Feb 2007 6,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front indicator cracked

nearside rear lamp cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Dec 2006 6,786 miles

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

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

o/side dor sil starting to corrode

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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D700 EYW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D700 EYW, 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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D700 EYW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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