MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,869 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
offside rear boot floor has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E162 TWO is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 E162 TWO, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E162 TWO registered?
E162 TWO is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 May 1988.
Is E162 TWO safe to buy?
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