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MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO 33s year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:48.13%
(The average a petrol ALFA ROMEO 33 year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:480 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment38
Brake pipe excessively corroded32
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Horn not working |1.6.2a|18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Registration plate lamp issues10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Windscreen has damage5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|4
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|2
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|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|2
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Registration plate issues2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Inner Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing top |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Outer Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking x2 |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer floor to sill area |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component leaking hose joint at tank area |7.2.3|1
Fuel hose leaking bulk head (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/ outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Emissions unable to be completed vehicle noise far to loud to complete emissions test for pre cat vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under brake pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|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
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened LOWER SPRING MOUNT |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn X2 |2.4.G.4d|1
Fuel system component insecure FUEL PUMP |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR SILL / INNER WHEEL ARCH |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Bonnet retaining device insecure |8.4.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1

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