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D828 LFC

1986 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,302 mi
Last recorded24,302 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD828 LFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 24,302 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 24,289 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 23,948 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 23,480 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 22,862 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 22,134 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,484 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 21,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 20,730 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,288 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,635 miles

All tyres perished and nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside front brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear exhuast has a minor leak of gas and rear mounting rubber split

Fail 1 Jul 2014 10,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All tyres perished and nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhuast has a minor leak of gas and rear mounting rubber split

Unable to assess offside front wheel bearing due to brake bind

Unable to assess offside wiper blade

Pass 6 May 2009 10,043 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 7,748 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 6,424 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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D828 LFC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D828 LFC, 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 D828 LFC registered?

D828 LFC is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D828 LFC safe to buy?

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