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E113 EPK

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,987 mi
Last recorded98,987 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE113 EPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 98,987 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 98,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

Pass 26 Sep 2006 97,240 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 97,223 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front inner wings slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

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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E113 EPK is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E113 EPK, 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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E113 EPK is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 3 December 1987.

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