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D849 KYB

1986 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD849 KYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,434 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,886 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,397 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 70,397 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,265 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 63,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,061 miles

Centre rear seat belt missing

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,928 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 57,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 56,644 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 56,644 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D849 KYB is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D849 KYB, 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 D849 KYB registered?

D849 KYB is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 August 1986.

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