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D381 GHV

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,784 mi
Last recorded79,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD381 GHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,784 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 79,784 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front lower panel excessively corroded

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 77,473 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 77,473 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BODY DAMAGE TO REAR OF VEHICLE

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 77,466 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

corrossion on outer sills o/s and n/s

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2007 77,348 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 74,787 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 72,266 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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D381 GHV is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D381 GHV, 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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D381 GHV is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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