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14 TDM

1988 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,495 mi
Last recorded62,495 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Nova56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 TDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 62,495 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 62,113 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 61,058 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 61,058 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 56,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 53,782 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 53,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 51,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 60,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 60,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,930 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,714 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fan belt needs replacing

front number plate slighty damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2009 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil warning light on

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil lewak from engine and oil warning light inop

Fail 3 Apr 2008 57,740 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil lewak from engine and oil warning light inop

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,175 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 56,414 miles

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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14 TDM is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 14 TDM, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 14 TDM registered?

14 TDM is a 1988 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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