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C7 RLP

1992 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 RLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026
Pass 16 May 2025 22,138 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 22,138 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 21,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 21,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Nov 2021 20,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 20,909 miles

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

corrosion to parts of sills, chassis and suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,791 miles

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

Vehicle has corrosion to bodywork

Pass 10 Sep 2018 20,485 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

start of corrosion to bodywork in places

Fail 10 Sep 2018 20,485 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

start of corrosion to bodywork in places

Pass 18 Sep 2017 20,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2017 20,147 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,689 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,954 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 17,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,362 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 17,356 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,727 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 16,181 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,552 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 15,544 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,979 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 13,336 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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C7 RLP is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 C7 RLP, 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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C7 RLP is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 17 September 1992.

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