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C21 OXE

1990 Vauxhall Nova

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Nova55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 OXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 90,936 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 90,764 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 90,155 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,608 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 89,607 miles

Horn not working Missing (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 87,519 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 87,519 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 86,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected innersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 85,678 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,621 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 85,678 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 83,596 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 83,657 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,561 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake back plates corroded

both front driveshaft outer gaiters cracking slightly

side skirts fitted restricting view off both sills

Fail 25 Jul 2015 81,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake back plates corroded

internal rear view mirror loose

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rubbing strips loose on both offside doors

side skirts fitted restricting view off both sills

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,519 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,253 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 78,075 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 75,761 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 78,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre pressure low

oil leak on engine/gearbox/transfer box

rear fuel hose deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,806 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 67,735 miles

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

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

both rear arches slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2009 72,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 72,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 69,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,200 miles

h/brake travel could be improved

n/s/r suspension area on flange slight corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

h/brake travel could be improved

n/s/r suspension area on flange slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2007 66,854 miles

O/S Driveshaft Inner Boot Deteriorated.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,144 miles

petrol straps starting to corrode

Fail 22 Sep 2006 62,105 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 62,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 62,055 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 65,769 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 58,849 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 58,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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C21 OXE is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 55,784 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 C21 OXE, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C21 OXE is a 1990 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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