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D960 PFJ

1986 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,240 mi
Last recorded77,240 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Nova52,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD960 PFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch.

slight surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in various places.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 77,203 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,005 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2014 76,998 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2013 76,199 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2012 75,098 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2012 75,094 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 73,845 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 72,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 72,913 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,184 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,444 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 61,372 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 67,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 64,839 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 64,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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D960 PFJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D960 PFJ, 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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D960 PFJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 December 1986.

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