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MOT History from tests of petrol SUBARU MVs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:43.85%
(The average a petrol SUBARU MV year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:130 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Registration plate lamp issues10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Headlamp aim out of alignment9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Registration plate issues2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Drivers seat insecure floor corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join to mid section (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear brake binding1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, 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
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.6d|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1

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