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MOT History from tests of diesel BEDFORD CFs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:55.77%
(The average a diesel BEDFORD CF year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:468 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle44
Registration plate lamp issues43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Horn not working |1.6.2a|19
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|16
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Front brake application uneven9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Rear brake application uneven7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|7
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Registration plate issues6
Rear brake binding5
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|2
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Shock absorbers insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rail |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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 Near drivers seat mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Temp cap fitted |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower bush |2.7.4|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Stop lamp not working Both |1.2.1b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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 Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/s/f upper ball joint |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working refitted earth cable |1.4.A.2c|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front position lamp|s| not working both front |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working both rear |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside 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| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort low effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnte |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b|1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported wire touching steering coloum |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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
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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacts with indicator |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacts with stop and side light |1.4.A.2h|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Centre Front Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower nut missing |2.7.2b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Fuel tank insecure rear tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering with in 30 cm of top shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1

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