MOT History from tests of diesel RENAULT MASTERs year 1989

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Pass percent:41.25%

(The average a diesel RENAULT MASTER year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:1,069 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	252
Headlamp aim out of alignment	106
Registration plate lamp issues	101
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	93
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	85
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Brake pipe excessively corroded	83
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	80
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	52
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	43
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	28
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Registration plate issues	26
Rear brake binding	25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	24
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	18
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	15
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Rear brake application uneven	13
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Front brake application uneven	13
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Windscreen has damage	10
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	9
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	8
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	8
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	6
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2

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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MOT History from tests of diesel RENAULT MASTERs year 1989

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