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D298 LMH

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,605 mi
Last recorded91,605 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD298 LMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 91,605 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 91,585 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,997 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

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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D298 LMH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D298 LMH, 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 D298 LMH registered?

D298 LMH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D298 LMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D298 LMH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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