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E109 EJN

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,230 mi
Last recorded40,230 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE109 EJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,230 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 40,201 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 40,195 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,907 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,591 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 30,591 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 25,441 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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E109 EJN is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E109 EJN, 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 E109 EJN registered?

E109 EJN is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 2 April 1988.

Is E109 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E109 EJN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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