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D848 SGH

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,532 mi
Last recorded34,532 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD848 SGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,532 miles

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT STALKS IN POOR POSITIONS

REAR FOGLAMP DIMMER THAN STANDARD

o/s & n/s of rear bumper not secure

tail silencer section poor fit and leaking at joint with intermediate pipe

Fail 3 Feb 2010 34,514 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT STALKS IN POOR POSITIONS

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

o/s & n/s of rear bumper not secure

tail silencer section poor fit and leaking at joint with intermediate pipe

Pass 1 Nov 2008 30,004 miles

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

corrosion to arches,sills,suspension mounts,inner front wings

o/s/r footbrake low

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,664 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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D848 SGH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D848 SGH, 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 D848 SGH registered?

D848 SGH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is D848 SGH safe to buy?

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