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E905 XHR

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,587 mi
Last recorded25,587 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE905 XHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,587 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 25,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,555 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

corrosion at battery mounting

Pass 22 Oct 2005 25,212 miles

both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

Fail 3 Oct 2005 25,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking around walls

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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E905 XHR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc 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 E905 XHR, 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 E905 XHR registered?

E905 XHR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 28 October 1987.

Is E905 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E905 XHR 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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