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E125 VRH

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,133 mi
Last recorded30,133 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE125 VRH
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 30,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 29,245 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,795 miles

o/s/f mirror casing taped up (but secure and not sharpe)

rear tyre walls slightly cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2010 20,791 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cracked sise walls but not down to cords

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,641 miles

engine wet with oil . tail pipe end corroding. slight play in steering. rear brakes show a brake imbalance. and noise

Fail 20 Feb 2007 16,641 miles

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

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

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

engine wet with oil .tail pipe corroding. slight play in steering. slight rear brake imbalance and brake noise

Pass 13 Feb 2006 7,894 miles

corrosion starting under carriage and front inner wings. front brakes show a slight imbalance.

Fail 13 Feb 2006 7,894 miles

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

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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E125 VRH is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E125 VRH, 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 E125 VRH registered?

E125 VRH is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E125 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E125 VRH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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