1989 Vauxhall Nova 1.3L Petrol · F69 DWT
1989 Vauxhall Nova (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 1,406 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F69 DWT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 1,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F69 DWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Vauxhall Nova (F69 DWT) between January 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 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: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Fuel system component leaking Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
F69 DWT Mileage History
- 26/01/200623,952 mi
- 22/02/200724,380 mi+428 mi
- 16/02/200826,269 mi+1,889 mi
- 05/02/200928,477 mi+2,208 mi
- 11/02/201031,689 mi+3,212 mi
- 10/02/201135,431 mi+3,742 mi
- 08/02/201239,420 mi+3,989 mi
- 06/02/201342,954 mi+3,534 mi
- 14/02/201444,656 mi+1,702 mi
- 14/02/201444,656 mi
- 12/09/20220 mi-44,656 mi
- 13/09/20220 mi
- 14/11/2023284 mi+284 mi
- 14/11/2024946 mi+662 mi
- 11/03/20261,406 mi+460 mi
Average of roughly -1,121 miles per year across 15 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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