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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MORRIS MINIs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:61.25%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN MORRIS MINI year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:542 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|33
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|31
Registration plate lamp issues30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively25
Horn not working |1.6.2a|24
Brakes imbalanced across an axle20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|16
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|15
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Registration plate issues13
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|7
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Rear brake binding6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear 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
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose |2.4.F.1a|2
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch.. forward section (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch ..rear section (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub mounting swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel pipe insecure front to rear copper fuel pipe not clipped (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose brake pedal rubber pad (1.1.2 (c))1
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Track rod end seriously misaligned |2.2.C.1b|1
Nearside 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 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
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Radius arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired |3.5.1n|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Front Sub-frame cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose |2.4.F.1a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Front Sub-frame fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.1.9|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower wheel arch |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Centre Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside 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
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Front Driver`s door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)1
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)1
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)1
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1

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