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E36 KUU

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

35,922 mi
Last recorded35,922 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 KUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 35,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 35,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,913 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,826 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 35,728 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 35,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 35,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,329 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,262 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,224 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,201 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,192 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,170 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,114 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,104 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,443 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,262 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 29,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose very perished

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,415 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 26,604 miles

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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E36 KUU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 E36 KUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E36 KUU?

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What year was E36 KUU registered?

E36 KUU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E36 KUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 KUU shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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