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Vauxhall Nova

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,196 cc

K96 JVGMOT history

K96 JVG is a white petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 29 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
151,300 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K96 JVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K96 JVG was last recorded at 151,300 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2020: 4 miles, lower than 58,282 miles on 17 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,300 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,300 miles
  • 2024 – 151,300 miles
  • 2023 – 151,300 miles
  • 2021 – 151,300 miles
  • 2020 – 4 miles
  • 2015 – 58,282 miles
  • 2014 – 47,877 miles
  • 2013 – 47,788 miles
  • 2012 – 44,516 miles
  • 2011 – 39,225 miles
  • 2010 – 34,531 miles
  • 2009 – 30,186 miles
  • 2008 – 16,848 miles
  • 2007 – 16,081 miles
  • 2006 – 15,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,300 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,300 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    847186392750
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass151,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    151375639868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,300 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    879533588101
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    339945151585
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  5. Fail151,300 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    967189704005
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Pass151,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    532219812049
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Fail151,300 miles (+151,296)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    455359171831
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Pass4 miles (-58,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    4 miles
    Test number
    161200233437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,282 miles (+10,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,282 miles
    Test number
    391641989583
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills at rear showing slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHazard switch sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass47,877 miles (+89)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,877 miles
    Test number
    467809414391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake hose perished

  11. Pass47,788 miles (+3,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,788 miles
    Test number
    829099193059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass44,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,516 miles
    Test number
    265215412183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail44,516 miles (+5,291)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,516 miles
    Test number
    549515512193
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass39,225 miles (+4,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    246657611138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass34,531 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,531 miles
    Test number
    502019510120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,186 miles (+13,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,186 miles
    Test number
    202430529414
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  17. Pass16,848 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,848 miles
    Test number
    932060258041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,081 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,081 miles
    Test number
    921978217064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,840 miles
    Test number
    364658716064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K96 JVG

Does K96 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K96 JVG is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K96 JVG?
The MOT on K96 JVG is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K96 JVG done?
K96 JVG was recorded at 151,300 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,743 miles a year.
Has K96 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K96 JVG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on K96 JVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K96 JVG find?
K96 JVG passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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