Official DVLA Record
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1988 Vauxhall Nova 1.3L Petrol · F686 LGS

F686 LGS

1988 Vauxhall Nova (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1988. Recorded mileage 57,193 miles. MOT valid until 23/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL NOVA
Year / Origin
1988 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 23/08/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/09/2027)
Recorded Mileage
57,193 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/08/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/09/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1988
Engine
1297cc

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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F686 LGS Mileage History

  1. 20/08/202455,355 mi
  2. 21/08/202455,359 mi+4 mi
  3. 11/08/202557,707 mi+2,348 mi
  4. 16/08/202557,077 mi-630 mi
  5. 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.

F686 LGS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 6 Sept 2026, 15:03
MOT Analysis

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))”.

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