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MOT History from tests of petrol RILEY KESTRELs year 1968

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mot history
Pass percent:66.88%
(The average a petrol RILEY KESTREL year 1968 passes without issue)
Based on:160 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Rear brake binding4
Headlamp aim out of alignment4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Registration plate lamp issues2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front most mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front most mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Fuel system component leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength vallance |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 |1.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported cotton wheel broken |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp switch missing |1.7.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam intermitant electrical fault |1.7.4a|1
Stop lamp not working both sides |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 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
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
rear brake recording little or no effort both sides |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail leaking fluid |2.4.D.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sil |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1

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