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Vauxhall Nova

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,195 cc

PT 40MOT history

PT 40 is a blue petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2026
Mileage
50,566 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
PT 40
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,195 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PT 40 was last recorded at 50,566 miles on 23 Jun 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2014: 50,173 miles, lower than 63,896 miles on 7 Feb 2012.

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
50,563 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,566 miles
  • 2014 – 50,173 miles
  • 2012 – 63,896 miles
  • 2011 – 63,584 miles
  • 2010 – 62,477 miles
  • 2009 – 61,239 miles
  • 2008 – 60,207 miles
  • 2007 – 59,178 miles
  • 2006 – 58,517 miles
  • 2005 – 57,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,566 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,566 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,566 miles
    Test number
    779328448598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,563 miles (+390)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,563 miles
    Test number
    275896650369
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass50,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,173 miles
    Test number
    719064774298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,173 miles (-13,723)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,173 miles
    Test number
    197390874217
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  5. Pass63,896 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    375578132070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,584 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,584 miles
    Test number
    209185191499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  7. Fail63,584 miles (+1,107)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,584 miles
    Test number
    567265991147
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  8. Pass62,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,477 miles
    Test number
    704015690136
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail62,477 miles (+1,238)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,477 miles
    Test number
    791474690148
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass61,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    590654179194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,239 miles (+1,032)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    913724279112
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  12. Pass60,207 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,207 miles
    Test number
    930056778179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,206 miles (+1,028)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    384831378186
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass59,178 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,178 miles
    Test number
    850337387110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,517 miles (+1,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    250131486198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass57,340 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    263083195182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,337 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,337 miles
    Test number
    961098185184
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about PT 40

What vehicle is registration PT 40 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PT 40 on a blue petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 30 Dec 1992. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PT 40 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PT 40 expired on 22 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PT 40?
The MOT on PT 40 expired on 22 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PT 40 done?
PT 40 was recorded at 50,566 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025.
Has PT 40 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PT 40 has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on PT 40 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PT 40 find?
PT 40 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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