MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL MONAROs year 2006

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Pass percent:79.49%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL MONARO year 2006 passes without issue)

Based on:2,926 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	83
Brake pipe excessively corroded	79
Registration plate issues	64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	59
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	26
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	24
Registration plate lamp issues	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Centre Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	2
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Steering rack insecure \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	83
Brake pipe excessively corroded	79
Registration plate issues	64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	59
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	26
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	24
Registration plate lamp issues	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Centre Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	2
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	2
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Steering rack insecure \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL MONAROs year 2006

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