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E762 LJT

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,491 mi
Last recorded82,491 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE762 LJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,491 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F doors poor/rusty

O/S/R sill and arch poor/rusty

Rear chassis legs poor

Windscreen poor

Bulkhead near battery poor/rusty

Front number plate poor

Fuel cap surround poor/rusty

N/S/R sill and arch poor/rusty

Nearside Rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,914 miles

Both rear handbrake cables poor

Bulkhead near battery poor/rusty

Front cross member poor/rusty

Front number plate poor

Fuel cap surround poor/rusty

N/S/R sill and arch poor/rusty.

Nearside Rear shock absorber weeping

O/S/F and N/S/F doors poor/rusty

O/S/R sill and arch poor/rusty

Rear chassis legs poor

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,477 miles

Coolant hose weeping on rear of engine block

Expansion bottle weeping

Front cross member poor

Front number plate poor

O/S/F tyre on legal limit

Rear shocks poor

Rear wheel arches poor

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexi slight perishing

Racing Shed driver's door trim insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,145 miles

Both outer track rod ends slight play.

N/S/F wheel bearing getting noisy

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Racing Shed headlights poor.

Radiator weaping.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 66,676 miles

Both rear sill ends getting rusty.

Both steering rack gaiters poor.

N/S/R shock absorber weeping.

O/S inner rack end slight play.

O/S/F brake flexi perishing/poor.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,298 miles

Both steering rack gaiters persihed/poor condition.

N/S/F CV gaiter perished.

O/S/F Tyre getting low.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,759 miles

Both rack gaiters perishing

Rear brakes noisy.

Rear exhaust box getting poor.

Slight coolant leak from engine and radiator area.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rack gaiters perishing

Rear brakes noisy.

Rear exhaust box getting poor.

Slight coolant leak from engine and radiator area.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,888 miles

N/S rack gaiter perished

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

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

front pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,112 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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E762 LJT is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E762 LJT, 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 E762 LJT registered?

E762 LJT is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 8 October 1987.

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