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D906 PHR

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,647 mi
Last recorded96,647 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD906 PHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2008 96,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot floor holed

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,785 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery clamp missing/insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2006 84,106 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 84,106 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 82,344 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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D906 PHR is a 1986 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 1986 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 52,216 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 D906 PHR, 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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D906 PHR is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 September 1986.

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