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D898 SRO

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,007 mi
Last recorded45,007 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD898 SRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 45,007 miles

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

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle/front number plate cracked

Fail 14 May 2008 44,991 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle/front number plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2007 44,042 miles

offside rear inner arch rusting/front number plate cracked and discoloured

offside rear outer sill rusting

Fail 11 May 2007 44,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear outer sill rusting/offside rear inner arch rusting/front number plate cracked and discoloured

Pass 11 May 2006 43,165 miles

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

fuel pipe cracking at fuel tank /rear outer sills rusting

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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D898 SRO is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D898 SRO, 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 D898 SRO registered?

D898 SRO is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is D898 SRO safe to buy?

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