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E113 LFV

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

38,725 mi
Last recorded38,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE113 LFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2007 38,725 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,259 miles

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

floor area/s corroded but not considered as excessive

Fail 29 Jun 2006 35,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LFV is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E113 LFV, 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 E113 LFV registered?

E113 LFV is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E113 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E113 LFV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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