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MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL BRAVAs year 1993

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mot history
Pass percent:43.95%
(The average a diesel VAUXHALL BRAVA year 1993 passes without issue)
Based on:1,545 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded238
Headlamp aim out of alignment184
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|179
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|146
Registration plate lamp issues125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|121
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively100
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|76
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|75
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort72
Rear brake binding67
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|59
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|56
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|53
Registration plate issues51
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|49
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle45
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|43
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|36
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|36
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|33
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|32
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|29
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|28
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|28
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|28
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|27
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|26
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|25
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|22
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|22
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|22
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|21
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|21
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|21
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|20
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|20
Windscreen has damage20
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|20
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|20
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|20
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|19
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|19
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|19
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|18
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|17
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|16
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Front brake application uneven16
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|15
Rear brake application uneven14
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|14
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|14
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|13
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|12
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|12
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|12
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated12
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|12
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|11
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|11
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Emissions not tested |7.0|11
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|10
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|10
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|10
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|10
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|10
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|9
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|9
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|9
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|9
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|9
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|8
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|8
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|8
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|8
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|8
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|7
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured |2.4.G.1|7
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured |2.4.G.1|7
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|7
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|7
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|5
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|5
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|5
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|5
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|4
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|4
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|4
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|4
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|4
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|4
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|3
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
An item not tested |Manual|3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|3
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|3
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|3
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|3
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|3
Offside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|3

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