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E225 CRG

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Purple Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,698 mi
Last recorded13,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE225 CRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 13,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test front seats bucket type 5 point safety harnesses fitted ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn removable steering wheel fitted (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside/rear of sills, sills also covered by skirts (6.1.A.1)

car to low for roller brake test parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 16 Jan 2018 13,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test front seats bucket type 5 point safety harnesses fitted ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn removable steering wheel fitted (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside/rear of sills, sills also covered by skirts (6.1.A.1)

car to low for roller brake test parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 12 May 2017 13,696 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 13,697 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 13,697 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 8,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 8,898 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 2 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 2 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,092 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 57,445 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise general underbody corrosion

advise ns mirror

advise nsr wheel slight bind

Fail 28 Sep 2007 57,445 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise general underbody corrosion

advise ns mirror missing

advise nsr wheel slight bind

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,541 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 56,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E225 CRG is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Purple with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E225 CRG, 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 E225 CRG registered?

E225 CRG is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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