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E624 CFC

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,642 mi
Last recorded50,642 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE624 CFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 50,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Both front tyres have insufficient clearance to lower spring support

Fail 14 Oct 2025 50,612 miles

Coil spring mounting insecure All 4 springs not located correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching spring (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching spring (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Both front tyres have insufficient clearance to lower spring support

Fail 18 Sep 2025 50,596 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear chassis in boot floor (both sides) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached All front suspension arms etc both sides are loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers very close to inner edge of rear wheels

Pass 4 Feb 2022 32,325 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,300 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,614 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,437 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 54,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,976 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 54,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

no spare wheel at time of test

Fail 15 May 2012 54,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

no spare wheel at time of test

Pass 17 May 2011 54,392 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,041 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,715 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 53,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,630 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 52,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,639 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 51,639 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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E624 CFC is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E624 CFC, 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 E624 CFC registered?

E624 CFC is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 July 1988.

Is E624 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E624 CFC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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