MOT History from tests of petrol DAIMLER 40s year 1990

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Pass percent:65.21%

(The average a petrol DAIMLER 40 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:822 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	32
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	30
Brake pipe excessively corroded	20
Registration plate lamp issues	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	12
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Registration plate issues	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside 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
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint into rack \|2.3.3b\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking Steering Rack \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|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
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))	1
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|1.1.12 \|d\|\|	1
Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position not securing \|3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard \|3.6.E.2\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Inner Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)	1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)	1
Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
passenger door does not latch securely closed boot \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking steering rack \|2.3.3b\|	1
Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor \|3.3.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Central Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| fouling other parts of the vehicle steering column \|2.3.2\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring seat \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring seat \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened engine mounting \|2.4.G.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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MOT History from tests of petrol DAIMLER 40s year 1990

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