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MOT History from tests of petrol LOTUS ESPRITs year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:64.73%
(The average a petrol LOTUS ESPRIT year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:638 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment68
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|63
Registration plate lamp issues35
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Rear brake binding8
Registration plate issues8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))7
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|6
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Brake hose damaged3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Front brake application uneven3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Windscreen has damage2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|2
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from manifold |7.1.2|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Inner Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|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
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| light intensity significantly reduced |4.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam |1.7.5c|1
Offside Inner Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam |1.7.5c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached battery live |1.9.2b|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable Internal components excessively worn. Requires replacement |2.2.C.1d|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake inoperative on one side Both parking brakes record little effort |1.4.1 |a||1
Emissions not tested Tempreture gauge reading very high, not tested due to possibility of engine overheating |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Centre Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit cooling fans wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly lever seized at pivot (1.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned flip up head lamp not lifting (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down hub / steering arm (2.2.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake contaminated (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))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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