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D844 FHW

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,105 mi
Last recorded3,105 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD844 FHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 3,105 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,694 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 28,372 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 26,663 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split

Near side front & off side rear wheels slightly rough when rotated

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

Off side front tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Right turn indicator not cancelling when operated

Temporary number plate light cover fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2015 24,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split

Near side front & off side rear wheels slightly rough when rotated

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

Off side front tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Right turn indicator not cancelling when operated

Temporary number plate light cover fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,885 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 20,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,790 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 59,790 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,628 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,908 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,740 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 31,740 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight noise from front wheel bearings

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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D844 FHW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D844 FHW, 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 D844 FHW registered?

D844 FHW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 November 1986.

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