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E797 JFH

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,925 mi
Last recorded98,925 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE797 JFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,925 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 97,551 miles

General corrosion.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 96,621 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 96,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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E797 JFH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E797 JFH, 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 E797 JFH registered?

E797 JFH is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 October 1987.

Is E797 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E797 JFH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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