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E288 VFC

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

24,488 mi
Last recorded24,488 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE288 VFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 23,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 22,833 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,220 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 22,220 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,716 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 21,716 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 20,929 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 20,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 20,527 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 20,527 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,713 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 19,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,299 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 19,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,835 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 17,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,797 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,655 miles

Fuel pipe from fuel tank perished.

Rear tyres are perished.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,609 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,446 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Some movement in both front strut top mounts.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox oil leak

the trye walls are perished

the water pump is leaking

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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E288 VFC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E288 VFC, 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 E288 VFC registered?

E288 VFC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E288 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E288 VFC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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