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E174 VOH

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,613 mi
Last recorded35,613 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE174 VOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 35,613 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,626 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,626 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,634 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 25,634 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2006
Fail 15 May 2006 20,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2005 14,614 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 14,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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E174 VOH is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E174 VOH, 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 E174 VOH registered?

E174 VOH is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E174 VOH safe to buy?

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