1989 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · F783 KRA
1989 Vauxhall Nova (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 51,363 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL NOVA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F783 KRA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 51,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F783 KRA Mileage History
- 06/11/200636,388 mi
- 06/11/200636,388 mi
- 19/11/200739,565 mi+3,177 mi
- 03/11/200841,301 mi+1,736 mi
- 03/11/200841,301 mi
- 04/11/200944,001 mi+2,700 mi
- 02/11/201045,618 mi+1,617 mi
- 06/04/202246,813 mi+1,195 mi
- 23/09/202350,083 mi+3,270 mi
- 04/10/202450,964 mi+881 mi
- 21/03/202651,363 mi+399 mi
Average of roughly 773 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
F783 KRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Vauxhall Nova (F783 KRA) between November 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 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: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 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: “Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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