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D726 OWT

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,737 mi
Last recorded49,737 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD726 OWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 49,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 49,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,253 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 49,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 46,935 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 38,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,155 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,554 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 29,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

Pass 14 Jan 2006 25,254 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm, o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

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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D726 OWT is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D726 OWT, 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 D726 OWT registered?

D726 OWT is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 February 1987.

Is D726 OWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D726 OWT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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