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D775 PHJ

1986 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD775 PHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 88,787 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 88,782 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 84,910 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 84,910 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to wheel arches

front number plate cracked

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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D775 PHJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D775 PHJ, 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 D775 PHJ registered?

D775 PHJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D775 PHJ safe to buy?

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