MOT History from tests of petrol HILLMAN IMPs year 1971

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Pass percent:73.35%

(The average a petrol HILLMAN IMP year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:1,212 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	69
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	24
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Rear brake binding	22
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Brake pipe excessively corroded	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Front brake application uneven	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Centre Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear 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
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	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 Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	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
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Upper Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
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 Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing calliper carrier nut missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load insecure \|5.2.4a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working rear \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working rear \|1.2.1b\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Inner Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| universal joint on to steering rack \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Rear Brake cable insecure	1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top pin \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|1.2.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Rear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position engine cover \|6.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch split by suspension arm \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill split / corossion by suspension arm \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking front flexi leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion At wheelarch. \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion At wheelarch. \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Chrome trim on wing insecure. \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure Inside vehicle \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking At metal pipe to rear wheel cylinder \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring 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
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure wheel nuts fitted the wrong way around \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roadspring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))	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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol HILLMAN IMPs year 1971

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