1987 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · D695 UWV

The Vauxhall Nova presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its most recent examination. The tester passed the vehicle on 18 October 2023 at 72,270 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the car met minimum legal standards at that time. No prior MOT entries appear in the supplied record, so no worsening or improving trend can be established from historical failures or advisories. The odometer shows 72,270 miles against a 39-year lifespan, equating to roughly 1,853 miles per year. Such low annual use for a 1987 vehicle suggests extended periods of storage or light running rather than daily duty. The single clean test at 72,270 miles means we cannot chart rapid accumulation or identify gaps, but the sparse history leaves the intervening decades unverified by DVSA data. A buyer should physically inspect structural corrosion on the chassis and sills, as an unrestored 1987 shell often hides rust where moisture traps form. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks despite the clean 2023 pass, since standing time degrades rubber and encourages seized calipers. Confirm the exhaust emissions and tyre condition match a car that has covered few miles since the last test.