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A16 VTB

1987 Vauxhall Nova

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,809 mi
Last recorded59,809 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Nova52,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 59,809 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 58,609 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil filter cooler pipe union cracked

Rubber fuel pipes at the rear perishing and cracking

Pass 13 May 2019 57,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 56,863 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 56,482 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 56,025 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust noisey

rear fuel pipe from fuel pump perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,578 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system noisey

Pass 31 May 2013 55,130 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 55,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,799 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 54,799 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,490 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,490 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,111 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 54,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 54,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight play nearside front lower seat belt mounting

Pass 11 Oct 2008 53,557 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 53,418 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 53,136 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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A16 VTB is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 VTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 VTB registered?

A16 VTB is a 1987 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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