Vauxhall Nova MOT Results

Registered in 1989
75.4% pass rate
from 138 tests in 2021
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 1989 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Nova is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.72% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.72% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.72% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.72% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 7.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 2.2% fail on Horn
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.72% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.72% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.72% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.72% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.72% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.72% fail on View to rear
      • 0.72% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.1% fail on Suspension
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.72% fail on Springs
      • 0.72% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.72% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.72% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.72% fail on Suspension arm
  • 5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.9% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Pipe
    • 0.72% fail on Seats
      • 0.72% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.72% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.72% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.72% fail on Steering
    • 0.72% fail on Steering column
  • 0.72% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.72% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.72% fail on Prescribed areas

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