>

MOT History from tests of petrol LOTUS ESPRITs year 1984

Review the list of common LOTUS ESPRIT failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your LOTUS then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history
Pass percent:73.50%
(The average a petrol LOTUS ESPRIT year 1984 passes without issue)
Based on:947 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|56
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort35
Registration plate lamp issues29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Rear brake binding13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Registration plate issues7
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|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear brake application uneven2
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))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
Horn not working (1.6.2a)2
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder seal slight leak |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trunion |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trunion |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|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
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Nearside Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Front position lamp|s| not working intermittent possible faulty switch |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Emissions not tested engine reving and choke staying on |7.3.A.1|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by the stop lamps |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by the stop lamps |1.4.A.2h|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol from fuel pump |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.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
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from manifold and exhaust joint |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Direction indicator not working both sides front and back |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied |2.2.C.1e|1
Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied |2.2.C.1e|1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|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
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction between indicator/side light |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake servo inoperative |1.1.10 |a| |ii||1
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|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
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications |3.3.C.1|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Stop lamp not working all |1.2.1b|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|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
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing lower trunion |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible headlight inoperative (4.1.4 (c))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))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.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Find us on Facebook

© KnowYourCar™ 2019. All rights reserved
Except where otherwise noted, content on our MOT statistics pages are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
You are free to redistribute the material in any medium or format as long as credit is given to KnowYourCar

WARNING: We have placed hidden watermarks in our data. We will take action against our data being used outside of these terms.

MOT Data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

By using our site you are agreeing to our terms and conditions
Terms & Conditions  Privacy Policy