MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIERs year 1988

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Pass percent:52.24%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIER year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:4,426 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	250
Registration plate lamp issues	222
Headlamp aim out of alignment	192
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	182
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	137
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	115
Brake pipe excessively corroded	111
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	107
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	95
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	94
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	89
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	84
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	80
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	77
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	71
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	69
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	66
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	66
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	62
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	61
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	60
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	57
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	55
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	54
Registration plate issues	52
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	50
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	47
Rear brake binding	46
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	45
Rear brake application uneven	44
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	44
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	42
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	41
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	37
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	34
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	31
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	30
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	29
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	29
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	27
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	27
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	26
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	26
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	25
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Windscreen has damage	23
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	23
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	21
Front brake application uneven	21
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	20
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	19
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	19
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	19
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	19
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	18
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	18
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	17
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	16
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	16
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	14
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	13
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	13
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	12
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	11
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	10
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	9
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	7

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Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	250
Registration plate lamp issues	222
Headlamp aim out of alignment	192
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	182
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	178
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	137
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	115
Brake pipe excessively corroded	111
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	107
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	95
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	94
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	89
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	84
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	80
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	77
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	71
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	69
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	66
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	66
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	62
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	61
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	60
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	57
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	55
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	54
Registration plate issues	52
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	50
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	47
Rear brake binding	46
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	45
Rear brake application uneven	44
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	44
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	42
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	41
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	37
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	34
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	31
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	30
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	29
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	29
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	27
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	27
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	26
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	26
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	25
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Windscreen has damage	23
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	23
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	21
Front brake application uneven	21
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	20
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	19
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	19
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	19
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	19
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	18
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	18
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	17
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	16
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	16
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	14
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	13
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	13
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	12
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	11
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	10
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	9
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	7

MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIERs year 1988

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