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MOT History from tests of petrol MORGAN 44s year 1992

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mot history
Pass percent:82.44%
(The average a petrol MORGAN 44 year 1992 passes without issue)
Based on:1,293 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle31
Rear brake binding24
Headlamp aim out of alignment19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|13
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|13
Rear brake application uneven9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|6
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Front brake application uneven5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
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|4
Registration plate issues4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively3
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|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
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|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Registration plate lamp issues2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|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 Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 |2.2.C.1c|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering or support arm |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Inner 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 Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
brake disc contaminated by oil front discs |3.5.1h|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing pannel |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x4 places |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 places |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.E.1b|1
Offside Front Steering lock stop excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing |6.1.B.2|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
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer, large hole |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested probe would not read gases, because of exhaust blowing |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Direction indicator not working Both rear |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative Both rear lamps not working |1.4.B.1b|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing clutch |3.3.A.1b|1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
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
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working both rear n/s & o/s |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside 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
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
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side stuck in one place |1.4.1 |a||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.5 % |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Emissions not tested severe water leak |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Main beam tell-tale not working not working when switched to main beam |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe |7.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested o/s/r brake/wheel fault (1.2.1 (g))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected o/s caliper bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Exhaust system insecure at rear + centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing/leaking at catalyser section (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at the catalyser (6.1.2 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding and parking brake also (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected ratchet does not hold (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative not moving (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1

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