MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL FRONTERAs year 1991

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Pass percent:44.51%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL FRONTERA year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:510 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	86
Headlamp aim out of alignment	53
Registration plate lamp issues	38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	30
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	5
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring 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 Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	2
Offside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	2
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Brake pipe inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin not correctly positioned \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Front Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Outer Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification shock absorbers (5.3.3 (c) (i))	1
Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))	1
Front Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam switch \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam switch \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Axle with an unsafe modification attachments not tight (5.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported touching exhaust pipe and could cause damage \|1.9.2a\|	1
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard partially removed \|3.6.E.2\|	1
coil spring inappropriately repaired rear springs held in with bungee cords \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Rear Coil spring not correctly located both \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted \|3.3.C.2\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor \|3.3.C.3\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin missing \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Centre Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Lower Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front Upper Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Hazard warning switch missing \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour \|1.7.6\|	1
Centre Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL FRONTERAs year 1991

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