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E689 ORL

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,582 mi
Last recorded31,582 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE689 ORL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 31,582 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 31,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 30,519 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 29,653 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 29,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 27,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 27,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,498 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,770 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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E689 ORL is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E689 ORL, 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 E689 ORL registered?

E689 ORL is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E689 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E689 ORL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E689 ORL have outstanding finance?

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