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E639 NMF

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,450 mi
Last recorded68,450 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE639 NMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,338 miles

Front Outer both sides tyre walls perished / cracking

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,277 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 68,277 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,865 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,818 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,449 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 65,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 64,592 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 61,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,692 miles

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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E639 NMF is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E639 NMF, 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 E639 NMF registered?

E639 NMF is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 29 October 1987.

Is E639 NMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E639 NMF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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