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E87 TBU

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,976 mi
Last recorded32,976 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE87 TBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,976 miles

all tyres have minor cracking of the sidewalls

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,595 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 32,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r + o/s/f + o/s/r tyre walls cracking

n/s/r + o/s/r wheel arches surface rust noted

Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,397 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 31,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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E87 TBU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E87 TBU, 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 E87 TBU registered?

E87 TBU is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E87 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E87 TBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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