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E147 ORL

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,055 mi
Last recorded85,055 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE147 ORL
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 85,055 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 85,055 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 78,873 miles

brake backplates rusty

brakepipes and brake ferrells rusty and coated in grease

corosion on underside and chassis

o/s/f wing repaired and loose

Fail 1 Dec 2005 78,873 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

COROSION ON FRONT CROSSMEMBER AND UNDERSIDE

advise corosion on chassis legs

advisefrontwing o/s rpaired and loose

corosion on brake pipes

front brake backplates rusty

o/s/f BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

rear brake ferrells coroded and coated in grease

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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E147 ORL is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E147 ORL, 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 E147 ORL registered?

E147 ORL is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E147 ORL safe to buy?

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