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E512 JYY

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,039 mi
Last recorded28,039 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE512 JYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 28,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 28,031 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 28,031 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,019 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 28,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,995 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,955 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Fail 2 Sep 2015 27,953 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox leaking oil

Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,929 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,894 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 27,894 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gear box oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,841 miles

Gearbox appears to be leaking oil

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,784 miles

Engine and gearbox leaking oil

Slight corrosion around brake pedal area

Slight surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2011 27,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine and gearbox leaking oil

Slight corrosion around brake pedal area

Slight surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,651 miles

welding repair heavily under sealed

Fail 8 Sep 2010 27,651 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear shock absorber damp

tyres underinflated

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,512 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,337 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 27,337 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,290 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 27,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,068 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 27,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2005 26,667 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 26,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E512 JYY is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E512 JYY, 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 E512 JYY registered?

E512 JYY is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 August 1987.

Is E512 JYY safe to buy?

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