MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL BRAVAs year 1996

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Pass percent:46.18%

(The average a diesel VAUXHALL BRAVA year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:6,388 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	974
Headlamp aim out of alignment	775
Registration plate lamp issues	557
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	452
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	430
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	347
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	310
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	309
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	290
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	270
Registration plate issues	264
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	250
Rear brake binding	191
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	181
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	163
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	147
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	141
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	136
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	134
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	130
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	128
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	126
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	123
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	123
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	123
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	108
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	104
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	102
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	99
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	98
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	93
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	92
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	91
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	90
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	89
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	87
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	82
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	80
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	73
Front brake application uneven	71
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	69
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	67
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	66
Windscreen has damage	66
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	63
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	63
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	61
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	59
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	59
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	59
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	56
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	55
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	55
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	55
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	51
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	51
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	50
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	50
Rear brake application uneven	48
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	47
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	46
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	44
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	43
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	40
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	40
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	40
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	40
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	39
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	38
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	38
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	38
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	37
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	35
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	35
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	34
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	33
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	33
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	32
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	32
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	32
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	30
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	30
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	29
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	29
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	28
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	28
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	28
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	25
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	25
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	25
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	24
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	23
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	23
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	23
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	22
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	22
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	21
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	21
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	21
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	21
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	21
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	20
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	20
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	20
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	19
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	18
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	18
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	18
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	18
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	17
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	17
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	17
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	17
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	17
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	17
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	16
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	16
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	16
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	15
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	14
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	13
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	13
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	12
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	12
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	12
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	12
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	12
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	12
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	12
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	12
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	12
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	12
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	12
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	11
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11

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MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL BRAVAs year 1996

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