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D967 NYA

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,891 mi
Last recorded36,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD967 NYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 36,891 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 114,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 114,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 34,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,842 miles

Coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged split (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 33,781 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged split (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner wing corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 32,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 32,705 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,549 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,339 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 29,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,047 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,130 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 24,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,046 miles

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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D967 NYA is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 D967 NYA, 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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D967 NYA is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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