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C20 XEB

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 XEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 99,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 98,083 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 97,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,679 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 95,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 92,772 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 84,678 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,668 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front wheel has slight brake binding

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,925 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,892 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 71,890 miles

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

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

front and rear chassis corroding

o\s rear lower wing corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,955 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,063 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 69,063 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,239 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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C20 XEB is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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