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D819 OBH

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,628 mi
Last recorded40,628 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD819 OBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,628 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,459 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,034 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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D819 OBH is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D819 OBH, 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 D819 OBH registered?

D819 OBH is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 October 1986.

Is D819 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D819 OBH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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