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MOT History from tests of petrol DAIMLER 40s year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:58.14%
(The average a petrol DAIMLER 40 year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:344 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Registration plate lamp issues9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Headlamp aim out of alignment9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|6
Registration plate issues6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5
Rear brake binding5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Rear 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 Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|3
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|3
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting B post to outer doorsill,to inner doorsill ,to floor[next to seatbelt mount |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover is split |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Power steering component leaking nearside rack gaiter is split and internal rack seal is leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubber brake hose cut showing inner cords |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch to end of doorsill,and floor is holed and corroded |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end |2.4.A.3|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position CANNOT BE OPENED (6.2.1 (e))1
Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corrosion hole nearside rear chassis to sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill/arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe support bracket |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|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 rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear 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
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))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
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak |2.2.B.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel system component leaking pipe under filter |7.2.3|1
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1

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