1988 VAUXHALL NOVA1.2L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, the most recent MOT on 17 April 2025 recording a pass at 65 502 miles with no defects noted. The preceding test on 5 April 2025 had failed, yet the owner arranged a retest just twelve days later and the car emerged without recorded faults, indicating an improving maintenance trend and prompt corrective action. Mileage accumulation remains modest for a 38‑year‑old car, averaging roughly 1 724 miles per year. The two‑day gap between the failure and the successful retest, combined with only a two‑mile increase in reading, suggests the vehicle has been kept in light use and that any underlying issue was addressed swiftly. The MOT record is sparse but clean, offering limited insight into long‑term wear patterns. A prospective buyer should inspect the suspension system for worn bushes and coil‑spring condition, the brake assembly for binding calipers and disc corrosion, and the exhaust for structural rust. Tyre tread depth and wiper blade condition are consumable items that merit close visual inspection, as low mileage does not guarantee their serviceability. Finally, a thorough examination of the chassis and door hinges for corrosion will reveal any latent structural issues that the recent MOT may have overlooked.