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D840 SMJ

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,643 mi
Last recorded31,643 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD840 SMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,643 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,058 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,758 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,384 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,965 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,443 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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D840 SMJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D840 SMJ, 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 D840 SMJ registered?

D840 SMJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D840 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D840 SMJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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