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D347 TGO

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,774 mi
Last recorded83,774 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD347 TGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 83,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 83,771 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,011 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 74,634 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,973 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in both headlamps

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear door sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2019 71,498 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 67,325 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 62,110 miles

fan belt slack

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 8 May 2017 62,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fan belt slack

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 May 2016 55,854 miles

front registration plate damaged.

Fail 18 May 2016 55,854 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front registration plate damaged.

Pass 7 May 2015 51,648 miles

rear brakes grabbing slightly

offside rear tyre perrishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 47,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing inner

Fail 13 May 2014 47,583 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner

Pass 24 May 2013 42,619 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 42,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,615 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 38,070 miles

handbrake adjusted low

Fail 31 May 2011 38,070 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake adjusted low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,670 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 37,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,311 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 37,311 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 36,772 miles

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

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 23 May 2008 36,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 May 2007 36,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 35,318 miles

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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D347 TGO is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D347 TGO, 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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D347 TGO is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 June 1987.

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