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E930 XGS

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,482 mi
Last recorded20,482 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE930 XGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 20,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 20,465 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 20,465 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 20,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 20,284 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 20,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,112 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 19,927 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,764 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,678 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 19,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 19,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 19,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,014 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,694 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,192 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,615 miles

door sills coverd with mouldings

petrol smell under bonnet no leaks found

Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,678 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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E930 XGS is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E930 XGS, 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 E930 XGS registered?

E930 XGS is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E930 XGS safe to buy?

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