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E810 MEA

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,355 mi
Last recorded80,355 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE810 MEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 80,355 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 78,132 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,094 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,906 miles

nearside rear heel board starting to corrode, will need attention in the future

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,381 miles

os handbrake cable begiining to fray

slight judder from front brake discs

Fail 31 Aug 2010 72,367 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

os handbrake cable begiining to fray

slight judder from front brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 64,124 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 64,124 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,722 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E810 MEA is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E810 MEA, 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 E810 MEA registered?

E810 MEA is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 20 August 1987.

Is E810 MEA safe to buy?

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