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E410 JOU

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,841 mi
Last recorded68,841 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE410 JOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 68,841 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion both rear outer sills

Fail 20 May 2011 68,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded.

rear tyres starting to perish.

slight distortion of n/s/f wheel rim

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 67,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded.

rear tyres starting to perish.

slight distortion of n/s/f wheel rim

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,940 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,567 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 63,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,098 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 61,098 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,028 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 58,028 miles

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

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

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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E410 JOU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E410 JOU, 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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E410 JOU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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