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D985 PTM

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,910 mi
Last recorded93,910 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD985 PTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2014 93,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,910 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,223 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 85,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 82,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 78,793 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 78,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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D985 PTM is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D985 PTM, 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 D985 PTM registered?

D985 PTM is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 23 January 1987.

Is D985 PTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D985 PTM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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