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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:59.09%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN MINI year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:374 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Registration plate lamp issues23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Front brake application uneven7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Brake pipe excessively corroded5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Registration plate issues4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear brake binding3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Brake hose damaged2
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.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 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 brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
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|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|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
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, 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 Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Front Sub-frame fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported battery cable under car |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both. (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement full harness top anchorage through parcel shelf (10.1 (f))1
Offside Front Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement full harness rear anchorage through parcel shelf (10.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Rear Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))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
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|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
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
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
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor marked yellow |7.1.1 |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
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel o/s n/s front pedal has to be pumped to obtain a brake reading (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth no rubber fitted (1.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excess lift o/s n/s top ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake hose excessively twisted catching drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability oblong subframe rubber block defective (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch beside rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside 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
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
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |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
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Steering system excessively rough |2.1.1 |a||1
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut lose |2.1.3 |d||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside 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 Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|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
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1

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