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D707 NBM

1986 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,419 mi
Last recorded24,419 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD707 NBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,419 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 24,418 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,377 miles

rear box corroded and blowing!

corrosion to both sills, steering & suspension components!

corrosion to springs - All round!

oil leak!

Pass 23 Jan 2016 24,319 miles

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

slight corrosion to sills rear aches

Fail 22 Jan 2016 24,344 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to sills rear aches

Pass 17 Dec 2014 24,152 miles

appears to have been parked up long term.

front brake imbalance

sills,rear arches,floor/chassis seams,suspension,exhaust-corrosion,underbody paint/sealant applied,unable to properly assess condition.

spare flat

underbonnet fuel return pipe seepage

Pass 2 Jan 2014 24,076 miles

refer also prior fail 627142004000

Fail 2 Jan 2014 24,075 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,892 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

appears to have been parked up long term

exhaust corrosion

floor/sills/arches/chassis corrosion,sealant applied assorted areas,unable to properly assess condition

Pass 5 Jan 2011 23,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,140 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 23,139 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,864 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 27 Dec 2007 22,385 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 22,385 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 21,378 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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D707 NBM is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D707 NBM, 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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D707 NBM is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 October 1986.

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