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E116 EGX

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,563 mi
Last recorded50,563 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE116 EGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2008 50,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses started to crack/perish

nearside and offside rear chassis to coil spring top mounts corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

offside front inner wheel arch to wing bottom edge corroded but not with in stress points

Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,782 miles

corrosion near side an d off side rear inner sills

corrosion near side and off side rear chassis to coil spring mounts

near side and off side front brake flexis started to perish

near side and off side rear wheel bearings slight play

near side front bottom ball joint gaiter split

Pass 21 Jan 2006 49,172 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 49,150 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise some underbody corrosion

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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E116 EGX is a 1988 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 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 E116 EGX, 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 E116 EGX registered?

E116 EGX is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E116 EGX safe to buy?

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