MOT Status
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75,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear arches corroded
NS and OS outer sills corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Both rear arches corroded
NS and OS outer sills corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel arches coroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel arch and outer sill corroded
Rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel arches coroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel arch and outer sill corroded
Rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust rusty
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Oil leak
Steering lock not operating
Surface corrosion in sills, inner sills, floors, and boot floor
surface corrosion in rear arches
Corrosion to front suspension
Corrosion to rear inner seals
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres perished
very slight play in rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D343 PWL is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 D343 PWL, 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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D343 PWL is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 March 1987.
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