1988 Vauxhall Nova 1.3L Petrol · F686 LGS
1988 Vauxhall Nova (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 57,193 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F686 LGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 57,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F686 LGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Vauxhall Nova (F686 LGS) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to engine overheating. (1.2.1 (g))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
F686 LGS Mileage History
- 20/08/202455,355 mi
- 21/08/202455,359 mi+4 mi
- 11/08/202557,707 mi+2,348 mi
- 16/08/202557,077 mi-630 mi
- 25/08/202657,193 mi+116 mi
Average of roughly 913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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