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E846 DFE

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,501 mi
Last recorded56,501 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE846 DFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 56,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 55,514 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 54,845 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 54,555 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 54,197 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 53,475 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 51,794 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,337 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,856 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 45,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,901 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,987 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,931 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,408 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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E846 DFE is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E846 DFE, 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 E846 DFE registered?

E846 DFE is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 November 1987.

Is E846 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E846 DFE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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