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E108 ECX

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,311 mi
Last recorded50,311 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE108 ECX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 50,311 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 49,884 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 49,880 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2006 49,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,447 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 48,646 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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E108 ECX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc 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 E108 ECX, 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 E108 ECX registered?

E108 ECX is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E108 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E108 ECX 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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