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E106 XVR

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,845 mi
Last recorded60,845 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE106 XVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,845 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 60,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

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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E106 XVR is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 E106 XVR, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E106 XVR registered?

E106 XVR is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 March 1988.

Is E106 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E106 XVR shows 2 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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