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MOT History from tests of petrol SUBARU MVs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:51.57%
(The average a petrol SUBARU MV year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:382 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|54
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|46
Registration plate lamp issues29
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Brake hose excessively deteriorated26
Brake pipe excessively corroded23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Registration plate issues9
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|6
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|5
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
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear brake binding2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside 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 Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Inner 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
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S OUTTERSILL / N/S FRONT BOX /O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP AREA |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|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
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Towbar retaining device missing |6.6.3a|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside 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
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
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|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked |2.5.C.1d|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg behind subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg in wheelarch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|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
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis area |2.4.A.3|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe seam by joint |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working both |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above and below mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills at rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills at rear |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside rear chassis near axle/subframe mountings |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber |inner wheel arch| |2.4.A.3|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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.

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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