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E660 VTU

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,270 mi
Last recorded74,270 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE660 VTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2023 74,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,832 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,486 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 69,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,462 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 67,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,092 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,611 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 58,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,189 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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E660 VTU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc 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 E660 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

E660 VTU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E660 VTU safe to buy?

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