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E808 XTU

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,123 mi
Last recorded63,123 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE808 XTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

head light beam image poor

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,600 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both head light beam pattons poor

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,062 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 50,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,382 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,182 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,260 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2011 30,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,754 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 28,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,908 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,344 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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E808 XTU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E808 XTU, 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 E808 XTU registered?

E808 XTU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E808 XTU safe to buy?

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