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C20 TSM

1989 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,418 mi
Last recorded84,418 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Nova56,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 TSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 84,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 84,382 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 84,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 84,203 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 82,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 79,649 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,358 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

near side outer door mirror unit slightly insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2014 73,358 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

near side outer door mirror unit slightly insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,647 miles

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

engine smokey

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,987 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,512 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

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 TSM is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TSM, 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 TSM registered?

C20 TSM is a 1989 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 August 1989.

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The MOT history for C20 TSM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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