MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 126s year 1988

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Pass percent:63.20%

(The average a petrol FIAT 126 year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:606 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	33
Brake pipe excessively corroded	31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	29
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	18
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Registration plate issues	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	2
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	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 brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Emissions not tested no idle \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play NSR and OSR \|2.6.2\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn \|5.1.2 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 \|1.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake lining\|s\| insecure \|3.5.1g\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	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 Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	1
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Lower Driver`s door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative All \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Fuel hose excessively chafed \|7.2.2\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking steel pipe to flexi \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose bolt loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability \|5.1.2 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside 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
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Arch , sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rack area / front valance (2.1.2 (e) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (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 inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)	1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)	1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))	1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))	1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside & nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam offside & nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Position lamp not working offside & nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Position lamp not working offside & nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Headlamp aim not tested Due to above faults (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS incorrect kick off (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))	1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))	1
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by reverse light (4.2.3 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))	1
Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine/gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))	1
Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine/gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (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
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Brake cable insecure	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))	1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Front Headlamp aim not tested dip head lights not working (4.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	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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MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 126s year 1988

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