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MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR 7s year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:63.67%
(The average a petrol TRIUMPH TR 7 year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:523 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Registration plate lamp issues14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Rear brake binding10
Brake pipe excessively corroded10
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Registration plate issues2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Both sides |1.4.A.2g|1
Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute Both sides |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Power steering component|s| leaking steering rack assy |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|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 Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer / Inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer / Inner sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Centre Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Lower Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
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|1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Emissions not tested vehicle overheating |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective hub bolt loose |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox |6.1.2 |a||1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications |3.3.C.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.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
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner door sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer door sill corroded |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch corroded |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch corroded |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Front Direction indicator not working both sides |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicator not working both sides |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Boot lid insecure |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached split pin missing |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Steering arm deformed fouling anti roll bar |2.1.3 |c| |i||1
Offside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected fouling anti roll bar |2.1.3 |c| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested lens covered in underseal (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))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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