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E357 YAR

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,074 mi
Last recorded31,074 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE357 YAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2006 31,074 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 31,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s corner of front slam pannel rusting

n/s/r wheel arch rusting

slight play in n/s steering rack trackrod inner joint

slight wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust on both outer sills

surface rust on both rear chasis rails

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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E357 YAR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E357 YAR, 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 E357 YAR registered?

E357 YAR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E357 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E357 YAR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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