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D895 RDV

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,924 mi
Last recorded67,924 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD895 RDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corroded underside

front number plate cracked

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

n/s/f suspension turret corroded to limit

o/s/f suspension turret corroded to limit

wipers worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,845 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r service and park brake low readings

weak washers

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,609 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s sill corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

wipers worn

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,066 miles

o/s sill rusty

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r service brake low

Pass 14 Feb 2006 66,934 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 66,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate damaged

offside front inner wing corroded

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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D895 RDV is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D895 RDV, 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 D895 RDV registered?

D895 RDV is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 February 1987.

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