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D355 MKP

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,311 mi
Last recorded50,311 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD355 MKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 50,311 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 46,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,556 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,437 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,248 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Jul 2011 46,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,239 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,155 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,036 miles

Oil leak

offside rear inner quarter panel corroded

offside sill has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2008 46,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear inner quarter panel corroded

offside sill has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,027 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 46,027 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fuel neck corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cracks to front fuel pipe

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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D355 MKP is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D355 MKP, 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 D355 MKP registered?

D355 MKP is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 January 1987.

Is D355 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D355 MKP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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