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E709 WOD

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,286 mi
Last recorded74,286 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE709 WOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 74,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,791 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,167 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 69,345 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 66,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,135 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 65,615 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,299 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 58,299 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,802 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,320 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,377 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,937 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 49,236 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)

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

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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E709 WOD is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E709 WOD, 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 E709 WOD registered?

E709 WOD is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E709 WOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E709 WOD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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