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C20 JXM

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,944 mi
Last recorded19,944 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 JXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 19,944 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 19,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouling cv boot (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouling cv boot (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake operation noisey

Pass 4 Jul 2024 19,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 19,568 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 19,566 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail around anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,531 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 19,524 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 6,467 miles

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

advanced corrossion to offside rear wheel arch

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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C20 JXM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 58,649 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C20 JXM, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C20 JXM registered?

C20 JXM is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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