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D705 KEL

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,344 mi
Last recorded27,344 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD705 KEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 27,344 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 27,163 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 26,631 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 26,250 miles

Offside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2019 25,815 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 25,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake servo body slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 25,104 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sill corroded but not reducing structural strength

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 25,072 miles

Nearside headlight poor pattern

Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,953 miles

Nearside headlight corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,763 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,530 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 24,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear service brake effort slightly reduced

offside front tyre slight perishing

Pass 4 May 2013 24,266 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 24,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,223 miles

both front tyres slight perishing

Fail 28 Feb 2012 24,223 miles

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

both front tyres slight perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,965 miles

both front tyres slight perishing

Fail 18 Jan 2011 23,965 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres slight perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2009 23,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear outer sill corroded and thin in places

Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,417 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded and thin in places

Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,828 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jun 2008 22,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,994 miles

alternator belt frayed

Fail 25 Jun 2007 21,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

alternator belt frayed

Pass 24 Jun 2006 20,961 miles

front pads low

n/s/r wheel bearing getting noisy

offside and nearside sill endings thin

rocker cover oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2006 20,961 miles

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

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

front pads low

n/s/r wheel bearing getting noisy

offside and nearside sill endings thin

rocker cover oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2005 17,928 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 17,928 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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D705 KEL is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White 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 D705 KEL, 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 D705 KEL registered?

D705 KEL is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 14 July 1987.

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