MOT History from tests of petrol DAIMLER V8s year 1998

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Pass percent:68.61%

(The average a petrol DAIMLER V8 year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:2,657 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	127
Registration plate lamp issues	98
Brake pipe excessively corroded	97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	55
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	36
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	23
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	17
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Registration plate issues	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Windscreen washer not working	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
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\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	4
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.12 \|e\|\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	127
Registration plate lamp issues	98
Brake pipe excessively corroded	97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	55
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	36
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	23
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	17
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Registration plate issues	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Windscreen washer not working	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
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\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	4
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.12 \|e\|\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol DAIMLER V8s year 1998

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