1989 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · G986 FBO
1989 Vauxhall Nova (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 42,988 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G986 FBO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 42,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G986 FBO Mileage History
- 14/09/202442,496 mi
- 16/09/202542,988 mi+492 mi
Average of roughly 489 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G986 FBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Vauxhall Nova (G986 FBO) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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