MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIERs year 1993

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Pass percent:44.85%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIER year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:95,467 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10703
Headlamp aim out of alignment	8628
Registration plate lamp issues	7696
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6129
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	5241
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4855
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3660
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3386
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3227
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3207
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	3199
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3101
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	2983
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2945
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2335
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2230
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2111
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2063
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2029
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1927
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1871
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1748
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1714
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1710
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	1705
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1698
Registration plate issues	1619
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1597
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1564
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1348
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1326
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1320
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1248
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1232
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1230
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1217
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	1172
Rear brake application uneven	990
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	975
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	974
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	949
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	914
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	908
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	891
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	875
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	862
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	859
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	820
Windscreen has damage	814
Rear brake binding	811
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	800
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	770
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	768
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	741
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	723
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	722
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	696
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	689
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	689
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	676
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	642
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	615
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	608
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	601
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	598
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	598
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	598
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	570
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	548
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	508
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	501
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	499
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	496
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	495
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	487
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	478
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	474
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	473
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	458
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	441
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	441
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	437
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	435
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	422
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	419
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	418
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	400
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	393
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	383
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	381
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	365
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	362
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	357
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	357
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	355
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	354
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	353
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	352
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	351
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	350
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	349
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	343
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	334
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	332
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	329
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	320
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	320
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	307
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	306
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	301
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	301
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	298
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	298
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	293
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	292
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	292
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	289
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	286
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	280
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	279
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	275
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	274
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	260
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	258
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	256
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	255
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	250
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	248
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	247
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	243
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	241
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	241
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	239
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	237
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	236
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	236
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	233
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	233
Front brake application uneven	230
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	227
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	226
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	222
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	221
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	221
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	212
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	212
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	212
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	211
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	211
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	210
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	209
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	207
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	207
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	202
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	200
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	198
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	197
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	195
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	192
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	189
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	189
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	189
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	182
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	179
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	178
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	174
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	174
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	174
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	172
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	168
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	168
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	167
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	164
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	164
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	163
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	162
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	160
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	159
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	158

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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIERs year 1993

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