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E65 NPR

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,627 mi
Last recorded61,627 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE65 NPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,627 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jul 2009 61,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,871 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 60,871 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,990 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 59,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,081 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 59,081 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 57,693 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 57,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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E65 NPR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E65 NPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E65 NPR registered?

E65 NPR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 December 1987.

Is E65 NPR safe to buy?

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