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D833 GPR

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,430 mi
Last recorded133,430 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD833 GPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 133,430 miles

front and rear suspention has been modified

o/s/r tyre has a slight distortion

Fail 28 Nov 2011 133,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear suspention has been modified

o/s/r tyre has a slight distortion

Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,271 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,129 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear front and rear rear arches are slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 64,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both lower rear wings very rusty

nearside body rusty rear end

offside body sill rusty rear end

suspension coil springs rusty

tyre runout offside rear

Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,097 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,111 miles

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 59,670 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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D833 GPR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,441 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 D833 GPR, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D833 GPR registered?

D833 GPR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 January 1987.

Is D833 GPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D833 GPR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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