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E273 EPK

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,746 mi
Last recorded43,746 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE273 EPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 43,746 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,621 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 43,250 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,699 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,456 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,252 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,178 miles

front coil springs corroded

handbrake cables chaffed

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 37,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

corrosion to nearside door

corrosion to offside door

front coil springs corroded

handbrake cables chaffed

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear wiper blade is worn out

Fail 6 Nov 2012 37,173 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear wiper blade is worn out

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,195 miles

Both rear wheel bearings are noisey. Recommend that they are renewed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

nearside headlight in poor condition

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,195 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear wheel bearings are noisey. Recommend that they are renewed

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

nearside headlight in poor condition

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,795 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2010 31,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,886 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear wheel has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery tray area some corrosion

front panel some corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,516 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED..NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED †

Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,007 miles

welding repairs heavy underseal nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Dec 2005 26,003 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

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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E273 EPK is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E273 EPK, 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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E273 EPK is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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