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E148 YCC

1987 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,463 mi
Last recorded73,463 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE148 YCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 73,463 miles

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2008 78,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2007 75,958 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 75,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 74,903 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 73,870 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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E148 YCC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E148 YCC, 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 E148 YCC registered?

E148 YCC is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E148 YCC safe to buy?

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