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D909 RVH

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,787 mi
Last recorded28,787 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD909 RVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,787 miles

bodywork in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2010 28,444 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight fluffing o/s front seat belt

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,444 miles

slight fluffing o/s front seat belt

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,051 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres age cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,788 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s door bottom corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,087 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 27,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,383 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear inner and outer sill corroding

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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D909 RVH is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D909 RVH, 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 D909 RVH registered?

D909 RVH is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 October 1986.

Is D909 RVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D909 RVH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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