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E836 XUD

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,006 mi
Last recorded5,006 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE836 XUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 5,006 miles

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

underside of vehicle has had a lot of welding repairs carried out, around rear spring mount cups and chassis legs.

underside of vehicle in a rusty but sound condition

Fail 8 Aug 2006 5,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

can not see the front brake disc and pads to report on condition of them

underside of vehicle becoming rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2005 93,556 miles

Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust down pipe lower mounting bracket cracked

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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E836 XUD is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E836 XUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E836 XUD registered?

E836 XUD is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is E836 XUD safe to buy?

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