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E773 YRC

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,945 mi
Last recorded53,945 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE773 YRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 53,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 53,836 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 53,836 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 53,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 52,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 52,760 miles

body corroding

screen chipped

slight play in rack

Pass 22 May 2017 52,759 miles

slight play in rack

various inner and outer body panels corroding

Pass 23 May 2016 52,749 miles

front valance corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 52,749 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n.s.r valance (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion valance (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front valance corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 52,707 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 52,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front valance corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,678 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 52,678 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear valance corroded

o.s.f wheel slightly binding

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,650 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,610 miles

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

front discs pitted

front valance corroded

o.s.f wheel slightly binding

o.s.r tyre perished

play in steering rack

rear valance corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,566 miles

screen chiped

various body panels corroding

water pump leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2010 52,562 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

screen chiped

various body panels corroding

water pump leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

osr tyre is perished on the inner sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2008 52,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in windscreen

osr tyre is perished on the inner sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,474 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 52,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,310 miles

front valance corroded

n/s cv gator badly perished

o/s cv gator badly perished

oil leak

rear valance corroded

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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E773 YRC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E773 YRC, 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 E773 YRC registered?

E773 YRC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is E773 YRC safe to buy?

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