MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN A35s year 1959

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Pass percent:77.16%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN A35 year 1959 passes without issue)

Based on:1,322 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	57
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	48
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Headlamp aim out of alignment	35
Registration plate lamp issues	28
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	18
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	13
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	11
Rear brake binding	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Brake pipe excessively corroded	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear \|3.5.1f\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle would not restart (1.2.1 (g))	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill as marked \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Outer Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Centre Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering upper kingpin bush excessively worn \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Radius arm which is adjustable, locking device missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.1.9\|	1
Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported under vehicle \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by rear shackle \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Braking system leaking marster cylinder \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Brake linkage locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing \|2.4.B.6c\|	1
Nearside Brake cable locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake linkage locking device missing hand brake return spring missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking from tank to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))	1
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering component damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN A35s year 1959

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