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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308Ds year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:60.00%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308D year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:610 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|93
Headlamp aim out of alignment66
Brake pipe excessively corroded51
Brake hose excessively deteriorated38
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort25
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|24
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|24
Registration plate issues24
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Windscreen has damage18
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|14
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|11
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|8
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Emissions not tested |7.0|8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Rear brake binding5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Front brake application uneven5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Rear Brake valve damaged |3.6.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Brake valve damaged |3.6.A.2c|2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Inner Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Centre Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Front brake disc cracked |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Lower Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|1
Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.2.4c|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Centre Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|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 is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Centre Brake linkage locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Brake relay lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Centre Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|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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