MOT History from tests of petrol HILLMAN HUNTERs year 1976

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Pass percent:65.55%

(The average a petrol HILLMAN HUNTER year 1976 passes without issue)

Based on:119 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Rear brake binding	14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	6
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Headlamp aim out of alignment	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Brake pipe excessively corroded	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Registration plate issues	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake rod locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both front \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing both side \|8.1.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working both side \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside 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
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Rear brake binding	14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	6
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Headlamp aim out of alignment	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Brake pipe excessively corroded	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Registration plate issues	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake rod locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both front \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing both side \|8.1.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working both side \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside 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
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol HILLMAN HUNTERs year 1976

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