MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,389 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been sealed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack modified such that the steering is adversely affected jams on full lock (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been sealed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At Front suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel filler neck pipe damp strong smell of petrol
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at rear (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Corrosion to nearside under seal
Corrosion to offside under seal
Corrosion to rear coil springs
Nearside wing mirror unit insecure
Offside side repeater cover missing
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Corrosion to nearside under seal
Corrosion to offside under seal
Corrosion to rear coil springs
Nearside wing mirror unit insecure
Offside side repeater cover missing
Oil leak
eml on
oil leak
vehicle tested under damp conditions
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
eml on
oil leak
vehicle tested under damp conditions
corosion to exhaust front pipe / slight blows from centre silencer and rear silencer
corosion to n/s outer sill
corosion to rear wheel arches
oil leak
both rear wheel arches corroded and flaking
exhaust system corroded
nearside rear sidelight slightly affected by indicator
oil leak
various corrosion along nearside outer sill
various corrosion spots across chassis
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear wheel arches corroded and flaking
exhaust system corroded
nearside rear sidelight slightly affected by indicator
oil leak
various corrosion along nearside outer sill
various corrosion spots across chassis
rear exhaust box corroded
both front brake hoses perished
both rear wheel arches corroded
corrosion around offside front strut mounting
offside front outer sill corroded
oil leak
various corrosion spots on nearside outer sill
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corosion to n/s/r wheel arch
n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses deteriating
oil leak
some movement in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arms inner bushes
corosion to n/s/r wheel arch
n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses deteriating
oil leak
some movement in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arms inner bushes
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine oil leak
o/s/f brake hose starting to perish
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
o/s/f brake hose starting to perish
slight play in rear wheel bearings
engine oil leak
front brake hoses starting to perish
rear tyres outer walls starting to perish
vehicle tested under wet conditions
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine oil leak
front brake hoses starting to perish
rear tyres outer walls starting to perish
vehicle tested under wet conditions
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion to n/s outer sill
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion to n/s/r outer sill
oil leak
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B23 NOV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
Across all 1992 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 58,649 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B23 NOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B23 NOV is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 13 April 1992.
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