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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRIKEs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:80.46%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRIKE year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:1,510 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort22
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|16
Headlamp aim out of alignment16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|9
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Registration plate issues8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play |9.2.4|8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|6
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|6
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|6
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|6
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|4
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat |3.1.3c|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear brake binding4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released4
Front Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|3
Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|3
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose |9.2.1c|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|3
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Centre Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Centre Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Centre front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|2
Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|2
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |9.2.1a|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Position lamp switch missing |1.1.A.1|1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured head bearing lower race. |2.2.C.1h|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front shock absorber leaking oil |9.2.7b|1
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough |9.2.8c|1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Road wheel fixing missing spindle split pin missing |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Fuel pipe insecure on fuel pump securing clip missing |6.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Brake rod reduced in thickness more than 1/3rd by chaffing |3.5.1a|1
Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pivot locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
brake caliper modified and seriously weakened |3.5.1n|1
Stop lamp not working all |1.2.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Centre Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front shock absorber leaking oil |9.2.7b|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Front Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |9.3.1f|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master |3.6.A.1|1
Front Stop lamp not working brake control |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Stop lamp not working not working on front brake |1.2.1b|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other steering defects please enter 5100 in the `Find item` box above. |9.2|1
Front Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both |1.7.5a|1
Offside Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle No Effort recorded |3.7.B.5b|1
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| not working Either unit on Nearside |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Braking system leaking below footbrake resevoir |1.1.3 |d||1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired |3.1.8|1
Front wheel spindle securing nut|s| loose |9.2.8a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leaking on to disc (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Stop lamp|s| not working not working when hand operated lever is applied. |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned |1.5.1a|1
Centre Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Brake relay lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Handlebar deformed |9.2.1c|1
Fork yoke deformed |9.2.1c|1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder modified and seriously weakened |3.6.A.3|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Indicator switch missing |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Centre Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
brake disc locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Front Stop lamp not working via handle bar brake lever |1.2.1b|1
Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For lighting defects please enter 5000 in the `Find item` box above. |9.1|1
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play |9.2.8c|1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Front Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Centre Front Upper Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose |9.2.1c|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Handlebar mounting clamp loose |9.2.1c|1
Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. |9.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a|1
All position lamps not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.A.2a|1
Offside Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned |1.5.1a|1
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering |9.2.2a|1
Front Brake linkage locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire on fuel tank tap (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))1
Handlebar insecure (2.2.1 (d) (i))1
Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected catching fuel tank in lock (2.2.2 (f) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification poor weld on n/s rear swing arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) not working not working on hand lever brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working in mirror |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Brake rod locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering control handlebar mounted control has no clearance at full lock |9.2.2.b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.3b|1
Brake master cylinder insecure Securing bolts loose to frame (1.1.10 (c))1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure |9.6.1|1
Offside Rear Footrest insecure |9.6.1|1
Direction indicators incorrect colour both front |1.4.A.2f|1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wired up wrong way with main beam |1.7.5c|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park broken |3.5.1b|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Stop lamp(s) not working WHEN FRONT BRAKE APPLIED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Front Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Inner Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel |9.3.1f|1
Nearside Rear Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1f|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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