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E272 TNB

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

52,034 mi
Last recorded52,034 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE272 TNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,034 miles

corrosion to lower near side front door

cover on near side front seat belt stork damaged

front number plate deteriorating

slight corrosion to near side front body panel behind bumper

slight corrosion to off side front lower panel

Fail 9 Jan 2012 52,032 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

corrosion to lower near side front door

cover on near side front seat belt stork damaged

front number plate deteriorating

slight corrosion to near side front body panel behind bumper

slight corrosion to off side front lower panel

Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cover on near side front seat belt stork damaged

front number plate deteriorating

near side door corroding at bottom

off side front body panel corroding

slight corrosion to near side front body behind bumper

Fail 30 Jul 2010 51,926 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre (splits on side walls)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 48,458 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre (splits on side walls)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,321 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 44,321 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,002 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 42,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 41,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear 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 ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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E272 TNB is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 E272 TNB, 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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E272 TNB is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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