MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL NOVAs year 1986

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Pass percent:54.93%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL NOVA year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:3,597 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	152
Registration plate lamp issues	145
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	127
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	117
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	116
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	111
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	100
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	92
Rear brake binding	87
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	81
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	73
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	72
Registration plate issues	66
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	63
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	59
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	56
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	52
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	52
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	47
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	47
Brake pipe excessively corroded	46
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	46
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	43
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	42
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	40
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	38
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	38
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	34
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	31
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	29
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	29
Front brake application uneven	27
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	25
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	24
Rear brake application uneven	24
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	23
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	19
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	19
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	18
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	18
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	17
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	16
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	15
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	15
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	152
Registration plate lamp issues	145
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	127
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	117
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	116
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	111
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	100
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	92
Rear brake binding	87
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	81
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	73
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	72
Registration plate issues	66
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	63
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	59
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	56
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	52
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	52
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	47
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	47
Brake pipe excessively corroded	46
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	46
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	43
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	42
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	40
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	38
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	38
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	34
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	31
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	29
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	29
Front brake application uneven	27
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	25
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	24
Rear brake application uneven	24
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	23
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	19
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	19
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	18
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	18
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	17
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	16
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	15
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	15
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL NOVAs year 1986

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