MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIERs year 1996

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Pass percent:50.10%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIER year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:1,004 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	101
Headlamp aim out of alignment	97
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	75
Registration plate lamp issues	66
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	47
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	46
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	39
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	37
Registration plate issues	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	22
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	101
Headlamp aim out of alignment	97
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	75
Registration plate lamp issues	66
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	47
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	46
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	39
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	37
Registration plate issues	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	22
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CAVALIERs year 1996

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