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E446 HPY

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,418 mi
Last recorded57,418 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE446 HPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 54,752 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 53,496 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 52,850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 51,874 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 51,495 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 51,034 miles

Centre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,034 miles

Centre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,237 miles

Both side rear boot floors have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,852 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 49,445 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 48,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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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E446 HPY is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E446 HPY, 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 E446 HPY registered?

E446 HPY is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 September 1987.

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