MOT Status
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45,168 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak front radiator has sign of coolant leaking ()
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded
signs of oil leak gear box area
tracking wear on front tyres
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded
signs of oil leak gear box area
tracking wear on front tyres
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
signs of oil leak gear box area
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder
exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated
front and rear reg plates slight deteriorated
oil leak gear box area
rear brake service recommended
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake service recommended
There is staining around the base of carburettor, possible fuel leak! Investigation advised!
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Off side front tyre inner tread getting low 145x13
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Off side front tyre inner tread getting low 145x13
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
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E181 FGW is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 E181 FGW, 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 E181 FGW registered?
E181 FGW is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is E181 FGW safe to buy?
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