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D951 ETR

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,088 mi
Last recorded54,088 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD951 ETR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 54,088 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded at base

Fail 16 Apr 2021 54,088 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wing corroded at base

Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,078 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,783 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding by hand

Offside Front wing mirror outer casing missing

all doors and wheel arches corroded

both front coil springs corroded

centre exhaust holed and blowing

drivers seat mechanism worn

major oil leak

underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,016 miles

Centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside door mirror cover missing

doors and wheel arches corroded

major oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,284 miles

both front doors corroded

both rear wheel archs corroded

drivers door mirror cover missing

front valace corroded

major oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 49,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front doors corroded

both rear wheel archs corroded

drivers door mirror cover missing

front valace corroded

major oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,301 miles

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

both front doors corroded

front valace corroded

major oil leak

nearside rear brake binding by hand

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 48,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front doors corroded

front valace corroded

major oil leak

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear brake binding by hand

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,778 miles

bad oil leak

both rear brakes binding by hand

nearside door corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear sill badly corroded

nearside wing corroded

offside door corroded

offside rear tyre on 3mm + cuts in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,255 miles

major engine oil leaks

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre worn and perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,702 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,213 miles

genral body corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2010 46,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

genral body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,758 miles

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

both rear wheel arches repaired

Fail 24 Sep 2009 45,758 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear wheel arches repaired

Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak

repair to both rear wheel arches

Fail 3 Oct 2008 44,988 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

repair to both rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,233 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2006 43,677 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

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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D951 ETR is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D951 ETR, 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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D951 ETR is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 December 1986.

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