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MOT History from tests of petrol SUBARU MVs year 1993

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mot history
Pass percent:49.64%
(The average a petrol SUBARU MV year 1993 passes without issue)
Based on:1,106 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded111
Headlamp aim out of alignment102
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively100
Registration plate lamp issues80
Brake hose excessively deteriorated69
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|61
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|50
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|38
Registration plate issues38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|33
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|29
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|24
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|24
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|21
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|18
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|18
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|17
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|13
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|10
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|9
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Battery insecure |1.9.1|9
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|7
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Windscreen has damage6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|6
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Brake hose damaged5
Rear brake binding5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
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|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|4
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
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|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||2
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Nearside 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|2
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|2

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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