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E660 NEL

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,594 mi
Last recorded84,594 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE660 NEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,099 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,534 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 76,534 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken on test (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,605 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 67,603 miles

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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,865 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 63,865 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,877 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,691 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,865 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,370 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 40,703 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 40,702 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside front wiper split end

Pass 21 Oct 2005 39,233 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 39,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front 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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E660 NEL is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E660 NEL, 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 E660 NEL registered?

E660 NEL is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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The MOT history for E660 NEL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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