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MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO SPIDERs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:65.64%
(The average a petrol ALFA ROMEO SPIDER year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:716 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment56
Registration plate lamp issues41
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Horn not working |1.6.2a|20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Rear brake binding19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Battery insecure |1.9.1|9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|7
Registration plate issues7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Windscreen washer not working 4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
An item not tested |Manual|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands |2.1.1|2
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box rusty and holed |7.1.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.1.2 |e| |i||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
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Upper 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 Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam bothside |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not operating |8.2.1b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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 Brake hose inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt missing |7.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Seat belt missing |7.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both |1.7.5a|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm fulcrum bearing worn, resulting with a loud "creaking" noise |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested OS light dim |4.1.2 |b||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam |4.1.4 |a||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides. |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` rectified removed sun visor |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Driver`s seat with a defective structure |6.2.5 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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
Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|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
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by headlights |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affectd by headlights |1.1.A.3f|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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front 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 brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint |3.3.A.1g|1
Steering system fouling centre link track rod end fouling lower arms of front suspension |2.2.D.2a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
front brake binding both |3.7.B.1|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Indicator switch inoperative stalk does not stay in position |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play joint on to arm fitted on to steering box |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Fuel system component leaking pump |7.2.3|1
Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers incorrect nuts fitted to seat belt bolts |5.3.1c|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp extinguish when main beam headlamp is selected |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A.R.B mount |2.4.A.3|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications |3.3.C.1|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Braking system leaking switch on bulkhead |3.6.A.1|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Nearside Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Parking brake lever insecure bolts to floor loose |3.1.3b|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Steering box cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Braking system leaking brake light switch |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications |3.3.C.1|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area within 30 cms of coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1

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