MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,740 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside headlamp will require replacement in near future.
timing chain noisy.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
accident damaged to vehicle.
slight corrossion to nearside rear wheel arch.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E231 UTJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 993cc 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 E231 UTJ, 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 E231 UTJ registered?
E231 UTJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 September 1987.
Is E231 UTJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for E231 UTJ 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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