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E149 AWV

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Bronze Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,402 mi
Last recorded56,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 AWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALLbrake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 55,619 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,018 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 46,139 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 46,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,358 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

vehicle undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2016 29,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,293 miles

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,055 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 29,042 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,532 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,029 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 28,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,748 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 27,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,479 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 27,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 27,189 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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E149 AWV is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Bronze with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E149 AWV, 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 E149 AWV registered?

E149 AWV is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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