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E193 DMV

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,408 mi
Last recorded53,408 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE193 DMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,408 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,305 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

front registration plate cracked

offside door mirror slight loose

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,006 miles

Nearside rear tyre some sidewall damage

Offside rear tyre some sidewall damage

Fail 8 Nov 2006 52,758 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,758 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 51,859 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 51,859 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage.

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

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

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.

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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E193 DMV is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E193 DMV, 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 E193 DMV registered?

E193 DMV is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 November 1987.

Is E193 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E193 DMV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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