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D72 XHK

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,772 mi
Last recorded65,772 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD72 XHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,772 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber splitting

floor pans corroded

front cross member / valance corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2009 65,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust rubber splitting

floor pans corroded

front cross member / valance corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 62,756 miles

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

o/s/f brake effort slightly low on balance

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,674 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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D72 XHK is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D72 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 D72 XHK registered?

D72 XHK is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 June 1987.

Is D72 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D72 XHK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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