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E536 NPW

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

51,078 mi
Last recorded51,078 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE536 NPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2007 51,078 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,053 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 49,053 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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E536 NPW is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E536 NPW, 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 E536 NPW registered?

E536 NPW is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 November 1987.

Is E536 NPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E536 NPW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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