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E617 HDX

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,609 mi
Last recorded9,609 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE617 HDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 9,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade faulty

Fail 14 Dec 2013 9,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 13 Dec 2012 7,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 13 Dec 2011 3,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear arch and corner of sill covered with filler

near side rear bumper insecure

no rear washer

Fail 13 Dec 2011 3,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear arch and corner of sill covered with filler

near side rear bumper insecure

no rear washer

Pass 14 Dec 2010 94,976 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 94,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,865 miles

Driver's seat, back loose

Various small holes in exhaust

Wipers slightly split

Fail 8 Jan 2010 80,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat, back loose

Various small holes in exhaust

Wipers slightly split

Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,966 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings ;n/s wheel arch corroding ;front number plate poor condition

Fail 29 Aug 2008 75,881 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight play in rear wheel bearings ;n/s wheel arch corroding ;front number plate poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2007 72,324 miles

front number platecracked ;slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,493 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 69,493 miles

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

drivers seat wearing ;rear sills and arches corroding ;n/s rear tyre near limit

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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E617 HDX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E617 HDX, 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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E617 HDX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 October 1987.

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