MOT History from tests of diesel LDV LDVs year 1996

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Pass percent:45.09%

(The average a diesel LDV LDV year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:550 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	71
Brake pipe excessively corroded	70
Registration plate lamp issues	53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	35
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	20
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	17
Rear brake application uneven	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Registration plate issues	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Horn does not function \|6.2.1b\|	3
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	2
Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.5.11a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|6.3.1a\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.3.2a\|	2
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Driver`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.8.A.4a\|	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 Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively deteriorated \|3.6.F.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden \|2.4.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Driver`s view to front impaired by crack \|6.9.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.4\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.1.B.6a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.1.B.6a\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.1.B.2a\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.1.B.2b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.1.6a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp incomplete \|1.1.6b\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Steering column flexible coupling retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.4\|	1
Offside Front Glazing/screen/partition cracked or damaged which presents a danger to any person on the vehicle. \|6.9.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security \|6.5.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.5.8a\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system \|6.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked \|2.5.C.1d\|	1
Centre Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure \|2.5.C.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure \|5.1.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s view restricted by object \|6.9.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	1
Offside Side repeater not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.5.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|6.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.1b\|	1
Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush \|2.6.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|6.7.1a\|	1
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements \|3.8.A.9/10\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.5.1b\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.8.A2a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush \|2.6.4\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
rear brake grabbing severely \|3.8.A.5b\|	1
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.6b\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	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 excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.D.1a\|	1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.A.1\|	1
Front Driver`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn \|3.5.1g\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Front Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| or their associated mounting\|s\| retaining device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin missing \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.1.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.5.11a\|	1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|6.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.8.A.4a\|	1
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Brake pump/compressor leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Front Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	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 diesel LDV LDVs year 1996

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