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E226 DPE

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Bronze Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,018 mi
Last recorded20,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 DPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 20,018 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 20,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,256 miles

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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E226 DPE is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Bronze with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E226 DPE, 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 E226 DPE registered?

E226 DPE is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E226 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E226 DPE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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