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D897 DPE

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

48,659 mi
Last recorded48,659 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD897 DPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 48,659 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 48,570 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 48,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,575 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,360 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 47,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,101 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 47,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,809 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 46,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,008 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,608 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 45,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,712 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inside of the nearside rear inner wheel arch feels soft

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,093 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 41,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside outer sill.

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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D897 DPE is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D897 DPE, 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 D897 DPE registered?

D897 DPE is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 June 1987.

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