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E122 FGY

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,231 mi
Last recorded63,231 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE122 FGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 63,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,395 miles

Front registration plate . Inccorect ie sticker

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 55,742 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,694 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,204 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion foarming on the rear outer part of the sill.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,695 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

smell from fuel system

Fail 29 Mar 2010 53,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

smell from fuel system

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,514 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,286 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 51,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,240 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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E122 FGY is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E122 FGY, 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 E122 FGY registered?

E122 FGY is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E122 FGY safe to buy?

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