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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 7-SERIESs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:60.42%
(The average a petrol BMW 7-SERIES year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:566 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded46
Headlamp aim out of alignment43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Rear brake binding6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Registration plate lamp issues6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Registration plate issues5
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Front brake application uneven4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|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
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor / jacking points holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect /too high (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure likely to fall off (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner/outer jacking points have excess corrosion |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point has excessive corrosion |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing arm linkage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing arm linkage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler bush |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour blue |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour blue |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WING TO FLOOR |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.12 |c| |ii||1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill in wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and top spring mounts inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted chafing on bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|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
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring retaining cup holed and corroded |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications |3.3.C.1|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Horn not working |1.7.3a|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear |7.1.2|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure bush worn to excess |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.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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