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MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL MONTEREYs year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:62.65%
(The average a diesel VAUXHALL MONTEREY year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:3,055 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded415
Registration plate lamp issues207
Headlamp aim out of alignment161
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively131
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|58
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault58
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|57
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|50
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort48
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|48
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle43
Registration plate issues42
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|41
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|41
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|40
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|38
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|35
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|34
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|32
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|31
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|29
Rear brake binding28
Emissions not tested |7.0|27
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated23
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|23
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|19
Windscreen has damage18
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|18
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|17
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|17
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|16
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|16
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|14
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|14
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|13
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|13
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|12
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))12
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|11
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|11
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|11
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|11
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|10
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|9
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|9
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))9
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|8
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|8
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))8
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|7
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||6
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|5
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|5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||5
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|5
Front brake application uneven5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|5
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|5
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|5
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|5
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|5
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|4
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
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|4
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|4
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|4
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))4
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4

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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