what nova problems too look out for

[welsh-nova]

hi all im wondering what are the common problems with nova's i know the arches and boot floor but what else its because im going to look at a mk1 g reg nova sr 1.3 and i want to know what the rest are if there is any thanks

[bazil]

Battery tray
Inner wings both sides
Rear chassis legs
Front chassis legs
Front cross member
Behind headlights
Sills

Basically every seam you can find have a look at it

[dgbnova#1]

Is it grey and in north wales near the coast by chance ?

[welsh-nova]

naah its red and rear chassis leg has a few holes not big but i can weld and fabricate them back up in college

[dgbnova#1]

Ok good it's not the best

check door bottoms , behind rear shocks , inside front turrets on the wing side so put your hand inside and feel round there it's often missed
Behind filler pipe on drivers side at the bottom to half way up is always a nice surprise

[scott.parker]

Inner rear wheel arches behind the shocks go, loads get fiberglass filled so if it looks patchy, eg bits of new underseal etc in that area, that might be why..
To be honest the list is endless!
I might be wrong, but i thought there was a buying guide with information about this is articles section? If not then there should be..

[Nova00]

G240xxx ?

naah its red and rear chassis leg has a few holes not big but i can weld and fabricate them back up in college

[Benn]

Corners of the boot floor.

[mowgli]

basically, the red metally bit.

[paul james]

Novas are so old now you should look at everything and expect to find it rusty or worn, and be pleased if its not. A Nova is simple enough and most stuff is accessible and easy to look at anyway. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, take a good torch and ideally a trolley jack and axle stands if possible, look at everything. If you haven't spent half an hour looking you haven't looked enough!