MOT History from tests of petrol PROTON 13s year 1991

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Pass percent:66.63%

(The average a petrol PROTON 13 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:3,443 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	158
Brake pipe excessively corroded	153
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	121
Registration plate lamp issues	107
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	97
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	90
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	87
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	74
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	57
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	47
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	43
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	41
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	36
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	36
Registration plate issues	36
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	36
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	30
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	26
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	25
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	21
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	19
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Rear brake application uneven	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	16
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	14
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	12
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	10
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	9
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	9
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	6
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	158
Brake pipe excessively corroded	153
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	121
Registration plate lamp issues	107
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	97
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	90
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	87
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	74
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	57
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	47
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	43
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	41
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	36
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	36
Registration plate issues	36
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	36
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	30
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	26
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	25
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	21
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	19
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Rear brake application uneven	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	16
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	14
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	12
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	10
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	9
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	9
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	6
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol PROTON 13s year 1991

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