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E207 HDD

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

67,543 mi
Last recorded67,543 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE207 HDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,543 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 67,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 63,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear lamp cluster lower fixing damaged.

oil leak

slight deterioration of fuel cap seal.

Fail 26 Jul 2005 63,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear lamp cluster lower fixing damaged.

oil leak

slight deterioration to petrol cap seal.

Fail 5 Jul 2005 63,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant leaking

engine oil light not working

exhaust system corroded and leaking slightly

front number plate damaged

slight cracking to petrol cap seal

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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E207 HDD is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E207 HDD, 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 E207 HDD registered?

E207 HDD is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E207 HDD safe to buy?

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