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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL MIDIs year 1993

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mot history
Pass percent:53.27%
(The average a petrol VAUXHALL MIDI year 1993 passes without issue)
Based on:565 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded57
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively48
Headlamp aim out of alignment47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|33
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|28
Registration plate lamp issues28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|26
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort21
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Emissions not tested |7.0|13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|9
Rear brake application uneven7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Registration plate issues7
Rear brake binding7
Rear 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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|5
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Windscreen has damage4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Front brake application uneven4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.1.B.6a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.1.B.6a|1
Nearside Driver`s view to front impaired by damage |6.9.1b|1
Spare wheel carrier likely to fall from vehicle |6.5.13|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.8.A.6|1
Nearside Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security |6.5.9|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means |6.7.2a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion s/l/door |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Front Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Side sliding door |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by suspension mount |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in inner wheel arch |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broke |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Emissions not tested due to misfire on engine, |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Front Seat belt stitching not secure |5.2.2b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing all |5.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted |2.4.B.1a|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1

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