MOT History from tests of petrol SKODA RAPIDs year 1991

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Pass percent:50.59%

(The average a petrol SKODA RAPID year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:85 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	8
Headlamp aim out of alignment	7
Registration plate lamp issues	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.6d\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Drivers seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing both \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1

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.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	8
Headlamp aim out of alignment	7
Registration plate lamp issues	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.6d\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Drivers seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing both \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol SKODA RAPIDs year 1991

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