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C20 XEV

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,923 mi
Last recorded86,923 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 XEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 86,923 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 72,778 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 86,017 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 85,451 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 85,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 85,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 72,772 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 72,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,760 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 72,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 72,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 72,708 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 XEV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red 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 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

C20 XEV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is C20 XEV safe to buy?

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