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D823 SPP

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

5,449 mi
Last recorded5,449 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD823 SPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 5,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 5,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 4,316 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 3,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 3,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 2,821 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 2,693 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 1,650 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 401 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 2,390 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 2,390 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 1,462 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 1,460 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 579 miles

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

requires all bumber corners to be tidied up for next mot

Pass 1 Jul 2009 99,114 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 99,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise:hole in offside front outer wing

advise:nearside and offside floors corroded

advise:play nearside steering rack arm

Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,807 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 97,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,152 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 96,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,682 miles

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

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

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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D823 SPP is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D823 SPP, 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 D823 SPP registered?

D823 SPP is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 18 June 1987.

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The MOT history for D823 SPP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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