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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN ALLEGROs year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:59.97%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN ALLEGRO year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:707 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|41
Brakes imbalanced across an axle34
Brake pipe excessively corroded32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|21
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|18
Registration plate lamp issues18
Rear brake binding16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort14
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Front brake application uneven5
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Registration plate issues3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Lower 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
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|2
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Front Body or chassis 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
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength round jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle |6.1.2 |a||1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure not fixed too floor |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by floor support |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by floor support |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Centre Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
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
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire bottom of carb |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension mount |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s/r + o/s/r inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| steering arm |2.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected |steering rack fitted| |2.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with main beam |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative both sides |1.4.B.1b|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides valance holded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack |2.2.B.1f|1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bracket on front cross member by suspension arm |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills and floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded through |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside front of wheelarch, inside box section, sill seam |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking |5.3.5 |c||1
Offside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed |3.6.C.1b|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing/arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing/arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Seat belt of the wrong type |7.1.2 |c||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Rear Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking bulkhead from the union |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1

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