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D762 ART

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,030 mi
Last recorded93,030 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD762 ART
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hand brake travel

vehicle lowered affecting ball joints etc

Fail 14 Mar 2012 93,030 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

vehicle lowered affecting ball joints etc

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,498 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 79,487 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,911 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 66,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,767 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 56,317 miles

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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D762 ART is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D762 ART, 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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What year was D762 ART registered?

D762 ART is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 October 1986.

Is D762 ART safe to buy?

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