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D15 NOV

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,002 mi
Last recorded71,002 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 NOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,002 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,004 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,675 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 38,934 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 38,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,815 miles

Corrosion to n/s outer rear sill

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s front uper wheel arch, and engine bay area

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner rear wheel arch's

inside fan blower in-op, can't de-mist screan

Fail 27 Jan 2012 38,813 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to n/s outer rear sill

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s front uper wheel arch, and engine bay area

corrosion to o/s and n/s iner rear wheel arch's

inside fan blower in-op, can't de-mist screan

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,560 miles

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

all rear suspention becoming corroded

all tyre presures low

o/s/r tyre becoming perreshed

vehicle deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

all rear suspention becoming corroded

all tyre presures low

o/s/r tyre becoming perreshed

vehicle deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,872 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to all 4 iner wheel archs

corrosion to engine bay n/s/r suspenshion mounting arear

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to sill's o/s and n/s

front and rear reg plates poor

perishing cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,430 miles

advisorys on previous test

Fail 14 Jan 2009 37,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front and rear reg plats poor

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to n/s/r panal

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,426 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2008 36,424 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,670 miles

refur to advises on test no 64126327046

Fail 26 Jan 2007 35,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre wall perished and cracked † †slight damage to egde of n/s/r drum † †rear coil springs corroded † †both number plates damaged †

oil leaks from engine † †poor welding repairs underbonnet by top mounting points † †corrosion to front chassis legs and rear chassic rails † †slight corrosion to inner and outer sills †

Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,034 miles

both front lower ball joint rubbers are split

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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D15 NOV is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 D15 NOV, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D15 NOV registered?

D15 NOV is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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