1989 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · F126 OJN
1989 Vauxhall Nova (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 66,124 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F126 OJN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 66,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F126 OJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Vauxhall Nova (F126 OJN) between December 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
F126 OJN Mileage History
- 01/12/200640,395 mi
- 15/11/200740,796 mi+401 mi
- 12/11/200841,206 mi+410 mi
- 27/11/200941,845 mi+639 mi
- 30/11/201042,229 mi+384 mi
- 25/11/201142,334 mi+105 mi
- 27/11/201242,609 mi+275 mi
- 22/11/201342,663 mi+54 mi
- 22/11/201342,664 mi+1 mi
- 10/12/201442,767 mi+103 mi
- 11/12/201542,796 mi+29 mi
- 23/12/201542,797 mi+1 mi
- 03/12/201645,901 mi+3,104 mi
- 15/12/201751,367 mi+5,466 mi
- 20/12/201751,395 mi+28 mi
- 26/11/201855,015 mi+3,620 mi
- 29/11/201855,015 mi
- 10/12/201959,024 mi+4,009 mi
- 14/12/202061,323 mi+2,299 mi
- 20/01/202161,388 mi+65 mi
- 28/03/202262,060 mi+672 mi
- 10/03/202364,543 mi+2,483 mi
- 16/05/202565,834 mi+1,291 mi
- 19/06/202666,124 mi+290 mi
Average of roughly 1,316 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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