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D7 NVA

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,014 mi
Last recorded66,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 NVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,014 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,716 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 61,026 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,973 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 59,973 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,981 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 51,240 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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D7 NVA is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D7 NVA, 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 D7 NVA registered?

D7 NVA is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D7 NVA safe to buy?

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