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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN SILVIAs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:55.88%
(The average a petrol NISSAN SILVIA year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:485 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively43
Headlamp aim out of alignment42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|36
Brake pipe excessively corroded26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Registration plate lamp issues16
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|13
Rear brake binding13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Registration plate issues9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|3
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tirap |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near and Offside |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Near and Offside sills |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near and Offside sills |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened Near and Offside locking rings loose |2.4.A.2|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside 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 Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin from castle nut |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin from castle nut |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury drivers door cannot be opened fully - fowling against damaged wing |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position nor does it open |6.2.1 |e||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section before rear silencer |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|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
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake lever missing |3.1.3a|1
Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and outer wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight doesn`t open |4.1.2 |b||1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested highlight doesn`t open |4.1.2 |b||1
Emissions not tested doesn`t tick over |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Inner Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|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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