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C20 NEN

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

103,721 mi
Last recorded103,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 NEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 103,721 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 103,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,198 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 94,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 94,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 94,008 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 92,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 91,172 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 91,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 89,180 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 88,656 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,376 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,376 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,540 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 83,893 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 82,858 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2014 75,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,509 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2013 67,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres deteriorated

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,196 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,196 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,896 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,878 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 35,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,262 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,286 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 34,286 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 32,956 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 NEN is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 56,598 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 NEN, 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 37 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 NEN registered?

C20 NEN is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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