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E360 WJC

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,134 mi
Last recorded80,134 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE360 WJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,134 miles

corrosion starting at front chassis

slight play in front susension joints

Fail 1 Sep 2008 80,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 77,408 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 73,461 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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E360 WJC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E360 WJC, 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 E360 WJC registered?

E360 WJC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E360 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E360 WJC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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