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E453 RAX

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,019 mi
Last recorded69,019 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE453 RAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 69,019 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,014 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,959 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,882 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,779 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,620 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 68,148 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 68,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,452 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 36,451 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,073 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 36,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,575 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,725 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 34,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,156 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 34,155 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,583 miles

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

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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E453 RAX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E453 RAX, 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 E453 RAX registered?

E453 RAX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E453 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E453 RAX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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