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E510 SRJ

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,693 mi
Last recorded36,693 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE510 SRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 36,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 36,693 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 36,693 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 36,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 36,693 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 36,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,693 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 36,693 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,712 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 36,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 36,847 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 36,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,693 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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E510 SRJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E510 SRJ, 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 E510 SRJ registered?

E510 SRJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E510 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E510 SRJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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