MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL NOVAs year 1984

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Pass percent:60.18%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL NOVA year 1984 passes without issue)

Based on:1,994 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	109
Brake pipe excessively corroded	94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	84
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	79
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	64
Registration plate lamp issues	51
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	39
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Registration plate issues	29
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	28
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	28
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	28
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	26
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Rear brake binding	22
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Rear brake application uneven	15
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	12
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	109
Brake pipe excessively corroded	94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	84
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	79
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	64
Registration plate lamp issues	51
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	39
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Registration plate issues	29
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	28
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	28
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	28
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	26
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Rear brake binding	22
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Rear brake application uneven	15
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	12
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL NOVAs year 1984

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