MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL COMBO VANs year 1998

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Pass percent:53.63%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL COMBO VAN year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:2,551 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	412
Headlamp aim out of alignment	253
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	246
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	86
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	77
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	63
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	62
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	59
Brake pipe excessively corroded	56
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	55
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	55
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	45
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Registration plate issues	44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	43
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	41
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	36
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	30
Windscreen has damage	29
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	28
Rear brake binding	27
Rear brake application uneven	26
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	25
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	25
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	24
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	22
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	20
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	20
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	18
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	14
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	10
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	9
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	6
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	5
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	412
Headlamp aim out of alignment	253
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	246
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	86
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	77
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	63
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	62
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	59
Brake pipe excessively corroded	56
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	55
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	55
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	45
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Registration plate issues	44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	43
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	41
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	36
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	30
Windscreen has damage	29
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	28
Rear brake binding	27
Rear brake application uneven	26
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	25
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	25
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	24
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	22
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	20
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	20
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	18
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	14
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	10
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	9
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	6
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	5
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL COMBO VANs year 1998

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