1988 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · E455 NBK
1988 Vauxhall Nova (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 46,258 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E455 NBK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2025
- 46,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E455 NBK 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 1988 Vauxhall Nova (E455 NBK) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
E455 NBK Mileage History
- 18/09/202445,672 mi
- 08/09/202546,258 mi+586 mi
Average of roughly 603 miles per year across 2 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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