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E209 KPX

1988 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE209 KPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 84,020 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 84,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 81,101 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 81,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

car overheats on idle fresh under seal has been sprayed around boot area

oil leak

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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E209 KPX is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 E209 KPX, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E209 KPX registered?

E209 KPX is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is E209 KPX safe to buy?

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