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C20 TMP

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,152 mi
Last recorded30,152 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 TMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 30,152 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 26,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 25,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,861 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 25,861 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 25,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,200 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 48,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 42,233 miles

slight rust on floors

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 TMP is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C20 TMP, 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 TMP registered?

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

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