MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL NOVAs year 1991

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Pass percent:40.99%

(The average a diesel VAUXHALL NOVA year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:444 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	60
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	56
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	43
Registration plate lamp issues	31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	26
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	21
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	18
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Registration plate issues	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.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
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	7
Front brake application uneven	6
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	2
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Brake pump drive belt excessively loose \|3.6.F.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Inner Front Upper Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL NOVAs year 1991

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