1988 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · E830 BUR
1988 Vauxhall Nova (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23/01/1988. Recorded mileage 35,833 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1196cc
E830 BUR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 35,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E830 BUR Mileage History
- 23/08/200615,771 mi
- 05/09/200615,771 mi
- 31/08/200716,425 mi+654 mi
- 31/08/200716,425 mi
- 26/08/200817,053 mi+628 mi
- 03/09/200817,053 mi
- 19/08/200917,545 mi+492 mi
- 19/08/201018,051 mi+506 mi
- 20/08/201018,051 mi
- 18/08/201118,217 mi+166 mi
- 29/06/201319,391 mi+1,174 mi
- 09/08/201719,425 mi+34 mi
- 14/08/201826,499 mi+7,074 mi
- 17/01/202027,050 mi+551 mi
- 07/06/202234,010 mi+6,960 mi
- 13/06/202234,012 mi+2 mi
- 04/04/202435,484 mi+1,472 mi
- 04/04/202435,484 mi
- 16/04/202535,809 mi+325 mi
- 15/04/202635,833 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,021 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
E830 BUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Vauxhall Nova (E830 BUR) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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