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E22 NPW

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,304 mi
Last recorded90,304 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 NPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,304 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 88,120 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 88,119 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,113 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,012 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 84,718 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lots of corrsion under vehicle

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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E22 NPW is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E22 NPW, 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 E22 NPW registered?

E22 NPW is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E22 NPW safe to buy?

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