Vauxhall Ambulance
Registered in 2014.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2014 2.3 diesel. 6 of 14 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 67% | 4 |
| Lights and electrics | 50% | 3 |
| Body and structure | 33% | 2 |
| Suspension | 17% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 67% of its failures
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 17% of its failures
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Lights and electrics — 50% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Body and structure — 33% of its failures