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D810 PWJ

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,795 mi
Last recorded12,795 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD810 PWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2010 12,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre surface splits to tread pattern

slight bind to o/s rear brake

Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre surface splits to tread pattern

slight bind to o/s rear brake

Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear seat belt retraction process slow

splits evident to n/s/front tread pattern (tyre)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 12,764 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear seat belt retraction process slow

splits evident to n/s/front tread pattern (tyre)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 12,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres cracking / splitting on walls and treads

Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre splits now evident to both walls

n/s/r wheelbearing slight roughness

support panelling within 30 cm of o/s steering rack mounting & footbrake pedal & linkage mounting heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s front & rear tyres deteriorating (cracks & small splits)

o/s rear brake sticking slightly---(not a bind)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 12,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s front & rear tyres deteriorating (cracks & small splits)

o/s rear brake sticking slightly---(not a bind)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,482 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 12,482 miles

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

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

ADVISE NEAR SIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

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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D810 PWJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D810 PWJ, 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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D810 PWJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 18 February 1987.

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