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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN ALLEGROs year 1979

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mot history
Pass percent:58.61%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN ALLEGRO year 1979 passes without issue)
Based on:604 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|46
Headlamp aim out of alignment38
Brakes imbalanced across an axle32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively25
Registration plate lamp issues20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort20
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Rear brake binding8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Front brake application uneven4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))2
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing holed.. |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area.. |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking and n/s suspension to low |5.3.5 |c||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill |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 outer sill |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering column pinch bolt loose |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing |6.1.B.2|1
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front tie bar mounts |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front head lights |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light |4.2.1 |a||1
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar mounting point to body & sub frame & front panel corrodedfront c |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / n/s seat mounting point / front of inner wing all holed / |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front corner / rear jacking point / front inner wing / suspension turret |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to petrol tank mounting point |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|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
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel system component leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Windscreen washer not working 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| excess play in steering rack and lift |2.2.A.1b|1
Track rod end loose both front |2.2.B.1d|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel |2.4.A.3|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rebound strap |2.4.G.2|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended wont lock (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended wont lock (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|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
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension mount rubber boot not secure |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Nearside Front Drivers seat with a defective structure Inner sill and outer (6.2.5 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drivers seat with a defective structure Inner sill and outer (6.2.5 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front 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 Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak no back box |8.2.1.1 |b||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
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| at steering rack |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Registration plate issues1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Gas suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS LEG |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front 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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
All position lamps not working as a separate function as required on switch |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured subframe mount |2.4.F.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b||1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1

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