MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL FRONTERAs year 1998

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Pass percent:54.33%

(The average a diesel VAUXHALL FRONTERA year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:11,009 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1924
Headlamp aim out of alignment	1030
Registration plate lamp issues	980
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	602
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	298
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	263
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	257
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	257
Registration plate issues	232
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	216
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	206
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	203
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	202
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	196
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	189
Rear brake binding	187
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	172
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	160
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	152
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	120
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	113
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	108
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	103
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	96
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	96
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	94
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	88
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	88
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	85
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	84
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	82
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	81
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	81
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	76
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	74
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	71
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	69
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	67
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	65
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	65
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	64
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	61
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	60
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	59
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	57
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	56
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	54
Front brake application uneven	53
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	53
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	52
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	51
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	50
Windscreen has damage	49
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	46
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	46
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	44
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	42
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	40
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Rear brake application uneven	40
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	39
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	38
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	37
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	37
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	35
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	34
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	34
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	33
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	32
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	32
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	32
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	32
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	32
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	31
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	31
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	31
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	31
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	30
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	30
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	30
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\|	30
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	29
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	29
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	29
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	29
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	29
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	28
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	28
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	28
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	27
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	27
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	26
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	26
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	25
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	25
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	24
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	23
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	23
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	23
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	23
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	23
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	22
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	22
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	22
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	22
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	21
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	21
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	21
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	21
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	21
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	20
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	20
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	20
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	20
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	20
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	19
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	19
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	19
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	18
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	17
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	17
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	17
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	17
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	17
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	17
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	16
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	16
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	16
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	16
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	16
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16

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 diesel VAUXHALL FRONTERAs year 1998

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