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D860 VFG

1986 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,285 mi
Last recorded81,285 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD860 VFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 81,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 62,835 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,257 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 42,153 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,234 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,875 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,523 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,565 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,038 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

NEARSIDE REAR INNER TYRE WALL CRACKED, NO CORDS SHOWING

OFFSIDE REAR INNER TYRE WALL CRACKED, NO CORDS SHOWING

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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D860 VFG is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D860 VFG, 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 D860 VFG registered?

D860 VFG is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 November 1986.

Is D860 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D860 VFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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