MOT History from tests of petrol LADA NIVAs year 1996

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Pass percent:41.95%

(The average a petrol LADA NIVA year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:267 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	52
Brake pipe excessively corroded	31
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	13
Registration plate lamp issues	11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	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 Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, 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 Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands \|2.1.1\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	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 Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	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
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle tie rod mounting to floor \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (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
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod (2.1.3 (d))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod (2.1.3 (d))	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 LADA NIVAs year 1996

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