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C20 XET

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,601 mi
Last recorded43,601 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 43,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 41,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,829 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 37,856 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 36,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 34,622 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 34,622 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 32,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2014 31,178 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 31,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 29,255 miles

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

Windscreen damaged zone A but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 10 May 2012 27,531 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,695 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,914 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,592 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 22,592 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,561 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,393 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 XET is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

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

Is C20 XET safe to buy?

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