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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN METROs year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:56.94%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN METRO year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:720 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|40
Registration plate lamp issues40
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|26
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|21
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle17
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Brake pipe excessively corroded16
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|5
Windscreen washer not working 4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear brake binding3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|3
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||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
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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 Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Registration plate issues2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
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|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper missing |3.4 |a||1
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front x member & osf inner arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill & sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Emissions not tested Engine cut out would not restart |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Fuel hose excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and inner arch. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and inner arch. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))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
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.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
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` air freshner |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Driver`s seat insecure bolt missing |6.2.A.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured |2.4.F.1b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion NSF lower wing |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion OSF lower wing |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing/chassis |2.4.A.3|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/jacking point |2.4.A.3|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
Offside 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
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Rear Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Outer 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
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|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
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|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
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure |2.4.D.3|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe fixing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.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
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1

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