1987 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · E660 NEL
1987 Vauxhall Nova (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 84,594 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E660 NEL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2019
- 84,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E660 NEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Vauxhall Nova (E660 NEL) between October 2005 and February 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken on test (3.5.1b)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
E660 NEL Mileage History
- 21/10/200539,231 mi
- 21/10/200539,233 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/200640,702 mi+1,469 mi
- 21/10/200640,703 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/200743,370 mi+2,667 mi
- 21/10/200845,865 mi+2,495 mi
- 15/10/200948,691 mi+2,826 mi
- 13/10/201051,686 mi+2,995 mi
- 12/10/201155,877 mi+4,191 mi
- 23/10/201260,195 mi+4,318 mi
- 24/10/201363,865 mi+3,670 mi
- 25/10/201363,865 mi
- 23/10/201467,603 mi+3,738 mi
- 23/10/201467,605 mi+2 mi
- 19/10/201572,113 mi+4,508 mi
- 20/10/201676,534 mi+4,421 mi
- 21/10/201676,534 mi
- 23/10/201781,099 mi+4,565 mi
- 13/02/201984,594 mi+3,495 mi
Average of roughly 3,407 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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