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D68 XHK

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,037 mi
Last recorded54,037 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD68 XHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 54,037 miles

Some corrosion O/S rear chassis but not in prescribed areas

Widscreen damage but not in drivers view or swept area

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,965 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 29,539 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 9,814 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,814 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,615 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 81,395 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 69,202 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,612 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,418 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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D68 XHK is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D68 XHK, 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 D68 XHK registered?

D68 XHK is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 June 1987.

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