MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 500s year 1967

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Pass percent:78.32%

(The average a petrol FIAT 500 year 1967 passes without issue)

Based on:950 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	40
Headlamp aim out of alignment	34
Registration plate lamp issues	22
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	9
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	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
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| steering box and steering idler \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front valance (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated excessive corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated excessive corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired outer sill section and front inner wheel arch section (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose wheel nut loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Direction indicators incorrect colour N/S and O/S/F Showing white \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both lights affected by stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))	1
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both lights affected by position lights (4.2.3 (c))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Come on when headlamps switched on (4.4.3 (b))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Come on when headlamps switched on (4.4.3 (b))	1
Front Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|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
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Fuel system component leaking engine bay \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all around \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	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
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short \|1.9.2b\|	1
Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2c\|	1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Centre 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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
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 Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front and rear split pins missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	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
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements NO FOOTBRAKE EFFORT OFFSIDE REAR. ALSO NSR BRAKE BIND AFTER APPLICATION ETC. \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Brake performance not tested pulling to left \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Steering system fouling Will not turn to the right \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Nearside Outer 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 Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel holed. \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| locking device missing \|3.1.4b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Horn not working when running! \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill--holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| fouling \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket at hub \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket at hub \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir excessively weakened by corrosion \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	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 500s year 1967

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