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E521 EUY

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,482 mi
Last recorded54,482 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE521 EUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,482 miles

all underbody painted in a protective underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2024 54,132 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,514 miles

Signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,978 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 52,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 52,964 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

battry tray corroded

under bonnet ie inner wings and strut top mounting corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 50,738 miles

handbrake cable slightly frayed 1 strand

Pass 31 May 2018 48,058 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 48,058 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,719 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 45,719 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,918 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 41,918 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,524 miles

o/s/ and n/s front headlamp reflecters have slight discolouring but not effecting aim

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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E521 EUY is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E521 EUY, 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 E521 EUY registered?

E521 EUY is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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