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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1984

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mot history
Pass percent:46.85%
(The average a petrol BEDFORD BEDFORD year 1984 passes without issue)
Based on:508 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle67
Brake pipe excessively corroded57
Headlamp aim out of alignment48
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively44
Registration plate lamp issues43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|28
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|27
Front brake application uneven25
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|23
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Rear brake application uneven20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Horn not working |1.6.2a|17
Registration plate issues17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort14
Rear brake binding13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Windscreen has damage3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|2
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear wheel arch |6.1.C.1|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door |6.1.C.1|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|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 Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing |4.2.B.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn middle (6.1.7 (b) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)1
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)1
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|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
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor near seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor near seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Lower Steering component fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|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 Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front hanger |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened chassis |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened chassis |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s step |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer |7.1.1|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch |1.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis inner |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Position lamp missing |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working bad earth |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Rear Stop lamp|s| not working all brake lights |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |1.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Brake servo leaking function impaired |3.6.C.1c|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front |2.4.B.2|1
Fuel pipe insecure front to rear |7.2.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front |2.7.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity All 4 position lamps in/op. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Front Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure seat mount (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Drivers seat insecure seat mount (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kicks up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Brake pipe inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure, Oring off rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing, by top suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pipe |by rear compensator valve| |3.6.A.1|1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |8.2.1.2 |f||1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30 cm of spring hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Inner 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 is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator inoperative |3.6.H.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1

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