1988 Vauxhall Nova 1.6L Petrol · F130 DAT
1988 Vauxhall Nova (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/12/1988. Recorded mileage 10,624 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/1997)
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1598cc
F130 DAT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2025
- 10,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F130 DAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 Vauxhall Nova (F130 DAT) between February 2025 and February 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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