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D332 YNJ

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,947 mi
Last recorded82,947 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD332 YNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,947 miles

front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear wheel arches, outer sill panels, floors, chassis and front inner wings/ wheel arches starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2012 82,947 miles

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

front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear wheel arches, outer sill panels, floors, chassis and front inner wings/ wheel arches starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare tyre is flat

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,426 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front bulkhead slight corrosion

nearside rear arch slight corrosion

nearside rear outer sill corroding not yet holed offside rear outer sill repaired appears ok

Pass 15 May 2010 63,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

under body starting to rust

Fail 15 May 2010 63,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

under body starting to rust

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,488 miles

Advise centre exhaust is badly corroded but not blowing.

Advise nearsidr front brake hose is deteriorating.

Advise slight corrosion on hand brake cables.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,252 miles

engine oil leak.

front number plate cracked.

nearside front rubber brake hose starting to crack.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,900 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 41,877 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of deterioration

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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D332 YNJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D332 YNJ, 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 D332 YNJ registered?

D332 YNJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 June 1987.

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