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E611 ARR

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,673 mi
Last recorded52,673 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE611 ARR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,673 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,310 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 51,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on rear axle

Nearside front lower arm ball joint rubber split

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,405 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

O/S/F wheel arch holed but not in prescribed area

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jan 2010 51,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

O/S/F wheel arch holed but not in prescribed area

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,213 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,955 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,778 miles

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

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

floor pans signs off corrosion

front panel signs off corrosion

o/s outer sill signs off corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2006 50,588 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 50,588 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E611 ARR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E611 ARR, 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 E611 ARR registered?

E611 ARR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 November 1987.

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