MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED , CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
EXHAUST CORRODED , CORROSION STARTING IN VARIOUS PARTS OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE, ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK, AT TIME OF TEST
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
EXHAUST CORRODED , CORROSION STARTING IN VARIOUS PARTS OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE, ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK, AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
off side body sill getting rusty
rear foot and hand brake slightly out of balance
rear wheel arches getting rusty
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
off side body sill getting rusty
rear brakes noisy [squeaking]
rear foot and hand brake out of balance
rear wheel arches rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E156 UKP is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E156 UKP, 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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E156 UKP is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 24 October 1987.
Is E156 UKP safe to buy?
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