MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN HEALEYs year 1966

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Pass percent:80.47%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN HEALEY year 1966 passes without issue)

Based on:1,659 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	25
Rear brake binding	20
Registration plate lamp issues	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Registration plate issues	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake servo insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking area \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached fixed shackle bolt insecure \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Bonnet retaining device insecure \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape \|1.7.6\|	1
Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Lower Steering column retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Brake cable insecure \|3.5.1d\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Fuel system component leaking from carb via overflow system onto engine block \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))	1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower stub pin \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake lever locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Brake relay lever locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting \|4.2.B.5\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure master cylinder push rods \|3.5.1l\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened rubber bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| or their associated mountings locking device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke missing \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. \|4.2.B.5\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. \|4.2.B.5\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear 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, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen \|3.5 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Direction indicators not working all indicators \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)	1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)	1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen \|3.5 \|a\|\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Stop lamp not working stop light switch wires not connected \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Stop lamp not working Both \|1.2.1b\|	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 HEALEYs year 1966

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