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E664 SVU

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,575 mi
Last recorded64,575 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE664 SVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 64,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 63,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 63,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 63,626 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 62,711 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,411 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine over heating during test

o/s/f inner wing weak

tyres too small for rims

Fail 13 Feb 2015 62,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine over heating during test

o/s/f inner wing weak

tyres too small for rims

Fail 27 Jan 2014 62,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,377 miles

o/s/r fog faded, n/s/r sill weak not holed,

Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,377 miles

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

o/s/r fog faded, n/s/r sill weak not holed,

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,358 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,042 miles

o/s/r fog lens fading, o/s/f inner wheel arch metal cover corroded, light corrosion o/s/r chassis outside prescribed area,

Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

o/s/r fog lens fading, o/s/f inner wheel arch metal cover corroded, light corrosion o/s/r chassis outside prescribed area,

Pass 16 Jun 2007 42,747 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 42,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,038 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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E664 SVU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E664 SVU, 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 E664 SVU registered?

E664 SVU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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