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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW BMWs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:75.50%
(The average a petrol BMW BMW year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:1,000 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment71
Brake pipe excessively corroded41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Registration plate lamp issues9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|8
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Registration plate issues7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|6
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.A1a|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Rear brake binding5
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|4
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies |1.3.1a|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised |2.2.1b|2
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake |3.3.C2c|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.2.B1e|1
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam |1.2.2a|i||1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |2.3.5b|1
Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough |5.2.3d|1
Brake hose which buldges |3.2.B4|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.4.A.1c|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both |1.8|1
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Front wheel has a loose wheel nut|s| |4.2.3a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |2.1.2a|1
Rear Footrest missing |6.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on |1.1.3a|1
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing |2.2.1a|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |2.2.2|1
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |2.3.5b|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on |1.1.3a|1
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil |2.3.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Front Brake disc|s| insecure |3.2.A1g|1
Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3C2d.|1
Throttle operating incorrectly |6.2.1f|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Brake hose damaged1
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. |2.3.6c|1
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam |1.2.2a|ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.5.1c|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake |3.3.A1b|1
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |2.1.1c|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle |3.3.A.4|1
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |3.3.A1d|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Upper Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort |3.3.A1c|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. |2.4.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose kinked |3.6.B.4b|1
Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Centre Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure centre centre (6.1.2 (a))1
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill around jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill around jacking point |2.4.A.3|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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Front Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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 Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|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.

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