MOT History from tests of diesel METROCAB AUTOs year 1995

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Pass percent:48.06%

(The average a diesel METROCAB AUTO year 1995 passes without issue)

Based on:412 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	62
Headlamp aim out of alignment	54
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	31
Registration plate lamp issues	30
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	14
Brake pipe excessively corroded	12
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Rear brake binding	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Registration plate issues	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Power steering pump drive system missing \|2.3.6\|	2
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured \|2.4.C.3b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| fouling other parts of the vehicle \|2.3.2\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Front Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected power steering pipe inadequately secured \|2.1.5 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside and offside \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|1.2.1 \|g\|\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked \|2.4.B.6b\|	1
Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Outer Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor \|3.3.C.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Outer 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 Outer 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 pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside 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
Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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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MOT History from tests of diesel METROCAB AUTOs year 1995

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