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D28 WUF

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,939 mi
Last recorded91,939 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD28 WUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 91,939 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 2 May 2013 91,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2008 80,201 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 75,282 miles

Both front outer drive shaft boots starting to crack.

Both front tyres are wearing / worn on the inner edges.

Front number plate is broken.

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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D28 WUF is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D28 WUF, 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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What year was D28 WUF registered?

D28 WUF is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 January 1987.

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