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D896 LBW

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,341 mi
Last recorded53,341 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD896 LBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,341 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,210 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 51,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,982 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner side wall perishing/splitting, all other tyres side walls perishing slightly.

Pass 13 Jul 2005 49,093 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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D896 LBW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D896 LBW, 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 D896 LBW registered?

D896 LBW is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D896 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D896 LBW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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