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MOT History from tests of petrol DAIMLER V8s year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:49.79%
(The average a petrol DAIMLER V8 year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:237 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively10
Registration plate lamp issues9
Headlamp aim out of alignment9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Registration plate issues4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Rear brake binding3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|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
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Windscreen has damage2
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
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side marker (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet |6.4.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking steering rack |2.3.3b|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Emissions not tested exhaust leak |7.3.A.1|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 30kg |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 68kg |1.2.1 |f||1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing |6.1.A.1|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit leaking fluid leak from suspension pipe or shock |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement a frame bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement a frame bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light inop |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in the middle |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch area |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Track rod end 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
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect |3.4.1d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle x2 |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor under seat anchorage. (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside sill |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps broken |7.1.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps broke x2 |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|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
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1

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