MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIERs year 1987

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Pass percent:57.14%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIER year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:3,395 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	200
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	148
Registration plate lamp issues	143
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	139
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	120
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	107
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	104
Brake pipe excessively corroded	78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	75
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	70
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	66
Registration plate issues	60
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	59
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	55
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	54
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	53
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	52
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	49
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	49
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	43
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	43
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	41
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	40
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	38
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	34
Rear brake application uneven	34
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	30
Rear brake binding	30
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	25
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	22
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	22
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	21
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	21
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	21
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	19
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	19
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	19
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	19
Front brake application uneven	18
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	15
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	15
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Windscreen has damage	13
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	12
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	10
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	7
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	7
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
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\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside 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 Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	200
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	148
Registration plate lamp issues	143
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	139
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	120
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	107
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	104
Brake pipe excessively corroded	78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	75
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	70
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	66
Registration plate issues	60
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	59
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	55
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	54
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	53
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	52
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	49
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	49
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	43
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	43
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	41
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	40
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	38
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	34
Rear brake application uneven	34
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	30
Rear brake binding	30
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	25
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	22
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	22
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	21
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	21
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	21
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	19
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	19
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	19
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	19
Front brake application uneven	18
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	15
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	15
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Windscreen has damage	13
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	12
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	10
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	7
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	7
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
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\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside 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 Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIERs year 1987

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