MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO 75s year 1990

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Pass percent:53.77%

(The average a petrol ALFA ROMEO 75 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:636 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	50
Brake pipe excessively corroded	42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	24
Registration plate lamp issues	23
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	8
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing not tested unable to open \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative and rear \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside 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
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
Nearside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper 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
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced poor earth connection \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Outer 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
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|7.1.2 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	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
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))	1
Headlamp not working on main 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
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake sized unable to turn wheel to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure missing (10.1 (d))	1
Nearside Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak \|8.2.1.1 \|b\|\|	1
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Front Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake fluid contaminated \|1.8 \|a\|\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor badly holed and corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s front inner wing at lower suspension arm mount areas \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear chassis split/badly corroded near antiroll bar mounts \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s chassis at rear floor holed and corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassis outrigger corroded at torsion bar mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks \|2.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Body component insecure Side valance (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Body component insecure Side valance (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))	1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|4.4.1 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	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
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both main beam wont stay on \|1.7.4a\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
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\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind trim \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind trim \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO 75s year 1990

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