1985 Vauxhall Nova MOT Results

Vauxhall Nova, registered in 1985

62.1% pass rate

from 190 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1985 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Nova is unusually good or bad.

16% fail on Lighting and signalling
- 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.7% fail on Registration plate
- 3.2% fail on Position lamps
  - 2.1% fail on Front lamps
  - 0.53% fail on Rear lamps
  - 0.53% fail on Switch
- 3.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.2% fail on Headlamp
- 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.6% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.53% fail on Direction indicators
    - 0.53% fail on Individual lamps
    - 0.53% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.6% fail on Horn
- 1.1% fail on Fog lamp (82% better than other 1985 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Fog lamp (80% better than other 1985 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Tell tale
- 0.53% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.53% fail on Lamp
16% fail on Suspension
- 8.4% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 7.4% fail on Component mounting
  - 1.1% fail on Subframe mounting
  - 0.53% fail on Spring mounting
- 3.2% fail on Coil springs
  - 2.6% fail on Condition
  - 0.53% fail on Location
- 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings
  - 2.6% fail on Rear
- 2.6% fail on Drive shafts
  - 2.6% fail on Front drive shafts
    - 2.6% fail on Constant velocity joints
- 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers
  - 2.1% fail on Condition
- 0.53% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.53% fail on Attachment
- 0.53% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.53% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.53% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.53% fail on Condition
12% fail on Brakes
- 6.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 5.8% fail on Components
    - 4.7% fail on Pipes
    - 1.6% fail on Hoses
  - 0.53% fail on Leaks
- 4.2% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 1985 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Rear wheels
  - 1.6% fail on Front wheels
  - 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.6% fail on Mechanical components (6 times worse than other 1985 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Cable (11 times worse than other 1985 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Hub components
  - 0.53% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.53% fail on Brake discs
- 0.53% fail on Parking brake
  - 0.53% fail on Condition
- 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.53% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
7.9% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 4.7% fail on Washers
- 3.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.1% fail on Windscreen
7.4% fail on Body and structure
- 3.7% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 3.7% fail on Chassis
- 3.7% fail on Body condition
- 0.53% fail on Seats
  - 0.53% fail on Drivers
7.4% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.6% fail on Fuel system
  - 2.1% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 1985 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Tank
- 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
  - 2.1% fail on Non catalyst
4.7% fail on Tyres
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth
- 1.6% fail on Condition
- 0.53% fail on Size / type
4.2% fail on Seat belts
- 3.7% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.53% fail on Requirements
- 0.53% fail on Condition
2.6% fail on Steering
- 2.1% fail on Steering system
  - 1.6% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.53% fail on Steering rack
- 0.53% fail on Steering control
  - 0.53% fail on Steering wheel
1.6% fail on Road wheels
- 1.6% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
0.53% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 0.53% fail on Registration plate

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Vauxhall Nova 1983
Straightforward, cheap supermini that lends itself to DIY maintenance. Decent ohc engines.

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