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E776 WNC

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,467 mi
Last recorded57,467 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE776 WNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 57,467 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 57,467 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 57,398 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,022 miles

Front cross member rusty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear under sills and chassis legs rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2020 55,022 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front cross member rusty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear under sills and chassis legs rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear under sills and chassis legs surface rust

Fail 19 Feb 2018 54,853 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear under sills and chassis legs surface rust

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,294 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,489 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,221 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,924 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 37,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,119 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,969 miles

fuel pipe going to fuel pump slightly perished

Fail 22 Feb 2006 28,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,719 miles

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror cover missing

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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E776 WNC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E776 WNC, 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 E776 WNC registered?

E776 WNC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E776 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E776 WNC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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