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E129 EFG

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,050 mi
Last recorded58,050 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 EFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 58,050 miles

Front bumper secure at time of test but could do with securing better as loose.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe perishing.

wiring under bonnet secure but could be re positioned or secured better to prevent damage to wires.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 58,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front bumper secure at time of test but could do with securing better as loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe perishing.

wiring under bonnet secure but could be re positioned or secured better to prevent damage to wires.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,153 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,244 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,141 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 43,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Aug 2014 43,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,505 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 36,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,882 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,247 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 31,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,015 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 27,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,455 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 26,850 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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E129 EFG is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E129 EFG, 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 E129 EFG registered?

E129 EFG is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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