MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight corrosion on box section below radiator
slight corrosion on nearside front chassiss
slight movement in nearside front inner track control arm bush
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight corrosion on box section below radiator
slight corrosion on nearside front chassis
slight movement in nearside front inner track control arm bush
suspect pinhole in nearside outer drive shaft gaiter
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E278 UWB is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E278 UWB, 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 E278 UWB registered?
E278 UWB is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 August 1987.
Is E278 UWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for E278 UWB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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