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D683 PJW

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,794 mi
Last recorded96,794 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD683 PJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,675 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 96,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,431 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,387 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,360 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,150 miles

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,902 miles

Fuel filer neck corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 95,902 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fuel filer neck corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,537 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 95,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,158 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 95,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,691 miles

fuel filer neck,pipe corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 94,202 miles

Both rear tyres as small cracks all around tread

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,202 miles

Both rear tyres as small cracks all around tread

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,658 miles

Both rear tyres sidewall and tread cracking.

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

Fuel breather from filler neck deteriorated.

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 93,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

nearside and offside inner and outter sils slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 93,200 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

nearside and offside inner and outter sils slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,621 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,092 miles

Both rear tyres sidewall cracking.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,486 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 90,486 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracks on inner and outer sidewall

offside rear quarter bumper out of clips

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside sill corrosion blisterts along centre to front

Pass 9 Mar 2007 89,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both outer sills are showing areas of heavy surface corrosion of which several are just acceptable.

outer tyre walls of all tyres showing age related surface cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2007 89,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both outer sills are showing areas of heavy surface corrosion of which several are just acceptable.

outer tyre walls of all tyres showing age related surface cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2006 89,114 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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D683 PJW is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D683 PJW, 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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D683 PJW is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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