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E15 NOV

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,711 mi
Last recorded64,711 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 NOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,426 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 64,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear passenger seat not fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2019 64,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear passenger seat not fitted

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 65,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,913 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 1,115 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 53,157 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,401 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 47,394 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 46,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2007 43,284 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 34,429 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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E15 NOV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 56,598 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 E15 NOV, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E15 NOV registered?

E15 NOV is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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