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Vauxhall Nova MOT Results

76.1% pass rate
from 544 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Nova is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.92% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.18% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt
          • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.74% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.74% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.18% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 5.3% fail on Suspension
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.92% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.55% fail on Springs
      • 0.55% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.37% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.18% fail on Mounting
    • 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hose
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.74% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.74% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.37% fail on Chassis
      • 0.37% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.37% fail on Floor
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.74% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.55% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.18% fail on Steering column
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment