MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,226 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light corrosion on both rear arches causing rough edges
light corrosion on both rear arches causing rough edges
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
has oil leak from sump
Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
sills and arches are covard
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E957 XGS is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 E957 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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E957 XGS is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 5 August 1987.
Is E957 XGS safe to buy?
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