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E201 YUR

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,005 mi
Last recorded73,005 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 YUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 73,005 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,559 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,973 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,412 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 71,411 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,695 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 70,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 70,007 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 70,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E201 YUR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E201 YUR, 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 E201 YUR registered?

E201 YUR is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 9 December 1987.

Is E201 YUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E201 YUR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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