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D899 YBJ

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,406 mi
Last recorded47,406 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD899 YBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 47,025 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,446 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,693 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 42,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 37,840 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 37,840 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,140 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 37,134 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,166 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,586 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 33,586 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 33,182 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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D899 YBJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D899 YBJ, 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 D899 YBJ registered?

D899 YBJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D899 YBJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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