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D730 YLN

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

37,848 mi
Last recorded37,848 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD730 YLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 37,848 miles

Advanced corrosion on: o/s front inner wheel arch, o/s rear inner and outer wheel arches,etc

Front number plate has slight accident damage

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

O/S headlamp has slight dampness in side lens

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 37,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Advanced corrosion on: o/s front inner wheel arch, o/s rear inner and outer wheel arches,etc

Front number plate has slight accident damage

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

O/S headlamp has slight dampness in side lens

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 37,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Advanced corrosion on: o/s front inner wheel arch, O/S rear inner and outer wheel arch, front valance, etc

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

O/S headlamp has slight dampness inside lens

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 34,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear spring mountings but not holed at present

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion on both rear spring mountings but not holed at present

Fail 3 Oct 2008 31,472 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slightly long handbrake lever travel

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,472 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

Slightly long handbrake lever travel

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,518 miles

Previous advisories still stand

Fail 7 Sep 2007 29,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Knocking from steering column

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside wiper split

Rear bumper loose

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,916 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 26,916 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front inner wings and front chassis corroded and thin

exhaust in poor condition

o/s mirror repaired with tape

rear chassis corroded and thin both sides

stone damage to windscreen

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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D730 YLN is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 D730 YLN, 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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D730 YLN is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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