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D955 YPM

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,970 mi
Last recorded76,970 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD955 YPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,970 miles

corrosion in offside outer sill

Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,946 miles

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

slight corrosion in offside outer sill panel

Pass 10 Apr 2010 76,636 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 76,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,930 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front under arch panels (front end) corroded and holed

corrosion in offside outer sill

corrosion offside outer sill

offside rear tyre poor condition

slight corrosion in both front chassis's and nearside floor

Fail 18 Apr 2009 75,904 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front under arch panels (front end) corroded and holed

corrosion offside outer sill

offside rear tyre poor condition

slight corrosion in both front chassis's and nearside floor

Pass 5 Apr 2008 74,913 miles

advanced corrosion in offside front turret/flitch

advanced corrosion in offside outer sill

boot floor corroded and holed

both front flitches corroded and holed (front sections)

corrosion in floor pan

Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in vehicle generally

excessive corrosion in rear valnce both sides and corrosion in both front chassis

Fail 31 Mar 2007 73,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in vehicle generally

excessive corrosion in rear valance both sides and corrosion in both front chassis's

parts of vehicle covered possibly to hide corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,197 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 72,169 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre perished

water leak from pump area

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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D955 YPM is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,441 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 D955 YPM, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D955 YPM is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 February 1987.

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