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MOT History from tests of petrol DAIMLER V8s year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:63.44%
(The average a petrol DAIMLER V8 year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:320 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|33
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Headlamp aim out of alignment17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|13
Rear brake binding8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Registration plate lamp issues5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|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 Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|3
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Registration plate issues3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Outer Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Arch |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner 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 has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor near jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Front Power steering ram|s| has excessive free play at anchorage |2.3.4c|1
Front Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working on wing |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working on wing |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Windscreen has damage1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber 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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Brake warning device not identifying low pressure |1.1.4 |a| |ii||1
Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported offside rear |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to front pipe |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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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