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MOT History from tests of diesel BEDFORD CFs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:48.06%
(The average a diesel BEDFORD CF year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:387 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|27
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|27
Registration plate lamp issues21
Headlamp aim out of alignment21
Brake pipe excessively corroded18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|17
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort14
Rear brake application uneven11
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|10
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Registration plate issues9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|7
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Rear brake binding5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|4
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|4
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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 Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
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|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
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 dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside 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
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Upper 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 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside 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 Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner wing area |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step area |6.1.C.1|1
Battery insecure and carrier insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and cross/member area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and cross/member area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake pipe leaking front to rear |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil |3.6.E.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel system component leaking injector |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides of chassis |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
rear brake recording little or no effort both sides no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear reflector insecure |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured |2.4.B.6b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Front Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor under seat |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings edge of seat |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch |1.4.B.1c|1
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Driver`s door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2|1
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 |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |4.1.4 |a||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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor/ cab |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wing |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor near driver seat |6.1.C.1|1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion front floors |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Bumper insecure |6.1.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Braking system leaking all metal brake pipes |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested all |3.7.A.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Power steering component|s| leaking rack gator |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings iner wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering center cross member |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside 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
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Inner Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported near the exhaust |1.9.2a|1
Indicator switch faulty indicator stalk |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Also within seat base (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Also within seat base (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated brake fluid leaking (1.1.13 (b))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking at injector 1 spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch next to door hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))1
Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Central Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1

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