Vauxhall Nova MOT data by year
The Vauxhall Nova appears in 5,083 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1983–2021. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 85.2%.
5,083
MOT tests analysed
85.2%
Pass rate
14.8%
Fail rate
1983–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 572 | 84.4% | 15.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1991 | 786 | 84.1% | 15.9% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.4% | 531 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.6% | 333 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.3% | 270 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.7% | 238 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 199 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.1% | 160 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.3% | 66 |
| 8 | Tyres | 1.3% | 65 |
Methodology & source. Based on 5,083 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.