MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL NOVAs year 1993

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Pass percent:42.14%

(The average a diesel VAUXHALL NOVA year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:1,120 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	169
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	104
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	103
Registration plate lamp issues	92
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	74
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	49
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	47
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	45
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	41
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	36
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	28
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Rear brake binding	27
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	27
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	22
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	22
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Registration plate issues	19
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	19
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	18
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	18
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Brake pipe excessively corroded	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	15
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	13
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear brake application uneven	10
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Brake hose damaged	7
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	7
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	5
Nearside Front 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
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	3
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	2
Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Brake cable knotted \|3.5.1b\|	2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	2

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MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL NOVAs year 1993

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