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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN D21s year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:47.25%
(The average a petrol NISSAN D21 year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:364 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment38
Brake pipe excessively corroded34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|18
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|15
Registration plate lamp issues15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Rear brake binding10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Registration plate issues7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Windscreen has damage3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|3
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|2
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Brake lining|s| insecure |3.5.1g|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill X 2 |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users suspension area & battery area |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner sill |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner sill |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting pickup bed mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting pickup bed mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis `x` member |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis `x` member |2.4.A.3|1
Front Shock absorber insecure both top bolts loose |2.7.2b|1
Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired all 3 insecure |3.6.A.3|1
Front Steering lock stop missing both |2.2.D.2c|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both tie rod mounting brackets on axle not fully welded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt loose |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose |2.7.2b|1
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts front of front to rear |3.6.B.2a|1
Rear Shock absorber insecure both lower lock nuts loose |2.7.2b|1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Centre Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Brake cable knotted |3.5.1b|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint 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 Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Inner 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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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