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E739 LRU

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,331 mi
Last recorded51,331 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE739 LRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 51,331 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,223 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRE WALL'S POOR

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,835 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 50,835 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LIMIT ALSO OUTER WALL CRACKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LIMIT

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,347 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER BODY SILL POOR

Pass 18 Aug 2005 49,476 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 49,476 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear 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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E739 LRU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E739 LRU, 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 E739 LRU registered?

E739 LRU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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