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E91 GLP

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE91 GLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,213 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 88,213 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,416 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 87,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in offside and nearside rear boot floor!

engine burning oil!

major oil leak from engine(suspect valve cover gasket)!

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split to excess!

Pass 11 Nov 2005 84,849 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 84,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside inner cv gaitor twisted to excess!

oil leak from rocker cover area!

rear boot floor holed at offside rear inside!

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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E91 GLP is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E91 GLP, 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 E91 GLP registered?

E91 GLP is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E91 GLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E91 GLP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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