MOT History from tests of petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVERs year 1986

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Pass percent:74.67%

(The average a petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVER year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:2,594 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	216
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	98
Headlamp aim out of alignment	81
Brake pipe excessively corroded	73
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	60
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	44
Registration plate lamp issues	41
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	30
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	17
Registration plate issues	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	11
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	8
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	6
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))	3
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
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\|	3
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	3
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	3
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Centre Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked \|2.4.C.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVERs year 1986

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