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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 30s year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:69.08%
(The average a petrol BMW 30 year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:692 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|38
Horn not working |1.6.2a|28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Registration plate lamp issues23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Rear brake binding18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Registration plate issues16
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear 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
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Rear Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|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
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play idler |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play box |2.2.B.1f|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Inner Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box missing |7.1.2|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bootlid |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount |2.4.A.3|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/front of wheel. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch|front of wheel|. |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |8.2.1.2 |g||1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |8.2.1.2 |f||1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle |3.3.A.4|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid compensating cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Braking system leaking MASTER |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Parking brake lever insecure side to side movement |3.1.3b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking Power steering pump |2.3.3b|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b|1
Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Brake master cylinder severely corroded |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp not working Both |1.2.1b|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on intermittent only |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Stop lamp not working nearside |1.2.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint |7.1.2|1
brake caliper leaking nearside front calliper to brake pipe unions |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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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