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E144 TOG

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,484 mi
Last recorded50,484 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE144 TOG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,484 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 50,483 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr wheel arch

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,459 miles

as corosion in corners of boot floor

Fail 9 Oct 2008 46,459 miles

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

as corosion in corners of boot floor

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,796 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 40,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 37,228 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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E144 TOG is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E144 TOG, 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 E144 TOG registered?

E144 TOG is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 10 December 1987.

Is E144 TOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E144 TOG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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