1990 Vauxhall Nova 1.4L Petrol · H853 BDH
1990 Vauxhall Nova (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 81,596 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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H853 BDH Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2009
- 81,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H853 BDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Vauxhall Nova (H853 BDH) between April 2006 and April 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
H853 BDH Mileage History
- 06/04/200649,167 mi
- 05/04/200758,267 mi+9,100 mi
- 05/04/200758,267 mi
- 04/04/200866,100 mi+7,833 mi
- 04/04/200866,101 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/200981,482 mi+15,381 mi
- 17/04/200981,596 mi+114 mi
- 18/04/200981,596 mi
Average of roughly 10,690 miles per year across 8 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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