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D913 LYB

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,086 mi
Last recorded79,086 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD913 LYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 79,086 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 79,086 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,178 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 68,178 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 62,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,173 miles

Front both outer wings corroded at lower sill fixing area

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 59,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front both outer wings corroded at lower sill fixing area

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,020 miles

both sills surface rust

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,515 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,812 miles

both sills rusted

Fail 20 Aug 2014 57,812 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both sills rusted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,109 miles

both sills rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,327 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,672 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,973 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,300 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 54,300 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,821 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 51,053 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 51,053 miles

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

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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D913 LYB is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D913 LYB, 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 D913 LYB registered?

D913 LYB is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 November 1986.

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