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TAZ 3266

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,430 mi
Last recorded64,430 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 3266
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2013 64,319 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,366 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 55,309 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 505,307 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 505,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) 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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TAZ 3266 is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TAZ 3266, 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 TAZ 3266 registered?

TAZ 3266 is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is TAZ 3266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 3266 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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