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D750 TFR

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

59,901 mi
Last recorded59,901 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD750 TFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,901 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 59,901 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,203 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 59,203 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,796 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2017 58,788 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing drive shaft (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing drive shaft (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,926 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 49,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 40,635 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front inner flitch panel under wing holed and corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 40,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front inner flitch panel under wing holed and corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,414 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 39,410 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,378 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 38,353 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,440 miles

near side rear outer sill/near side lower door †very rusty †

off side front tyre worn on outer edges

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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D750 TFR is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 D750 TFR, 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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D750 TFR is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 August 1986.

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