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D717 HHM

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD717 HHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,000 miles

rear tyres close to wheel arches

Fail 3 Jul 2015 77,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

rear tyres close to wheel arches

Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s dust covers on front suspension worn

n/s and o/s tyres (front) wearing on inside edge of tyre tread

Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s dust covers on front suspension worn

n/s and o/s tyres (front) wearing on inside edge of tyre tread

Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,749 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,748 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside sills are corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,500 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,815 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 60,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,682 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,916 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006

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

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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D717 HHM is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D717 HHM, 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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D717 HHM is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 27 February 1987.

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