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E133 UJA

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,312 mi
Last recorded73,312 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE133 UJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,114 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,521 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 55,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,970 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,702 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 43,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 38,386 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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E133 UJA is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,441 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 E133 UJA, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E133 UJA registered?

E133 UJA is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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