MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT GRANDs year 1999

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Pass percent:44.19%

(The average a petrol RENAULT GRAND year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:1,935 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	234
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	193
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	184
Headlamp aim out of alignment	120
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	103
Registration plate lamp issues	102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	84
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	77
Registration plate issues	66
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	61
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	60
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	52
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	49
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	47
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	46
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	44
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	43
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	41
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	40
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	37
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	35
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	34
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	32
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	30
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	29
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	27
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	18
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	16
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	16
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	15
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	15
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	14
Front brake application uneven	14
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	14
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	13
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	12
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	11
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	10
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	7
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	5
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	234
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	193
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	184
Headlamp aim out of alignment	120
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	103
Registration plate lamp issues	102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	84
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	77
Registration plate issues	66
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	61
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	60
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	52
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	49
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	47
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	46
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	44
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	43
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	41
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	40
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	37
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	35
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	34
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	32
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	30
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	29
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	27
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	18
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	16
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	16
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	15
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	15
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	14
Front brake application uneven	14
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	14
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	13
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	12
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	11
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	10
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	7
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	5
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol RENAULT GRANDs year 1999

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