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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 6-SERIESs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:70.34%
(The average a petrol BMW 6-SERIES year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:870 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment116
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Brake pipe excessively corroded28
Registration plate lamp issues18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Registration plate issues4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)3
Rear brake binding3
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|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 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 Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Outer Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/sill end |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward of 2 |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward of 2 |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward of 2 |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged excessively binding (1.1.16 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Service brake excessively binding all brakes (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings |2.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to coolant leak risk of over heating engine (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed by corrosion near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal holed by corrosion by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal holed by corrosion by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam comes on dim with position lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Drivers seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Passengers seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings excessive up/down movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Fuel pipe insecure N/S/F,MIDDLE and O/S/R |7.2.1|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure missing bolts and nuts |2.4.G.1|1
Steering box insecure bolt loose |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both sides are under seats |7.1.2 |d||1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering pump hose |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached subframe torque reaction arm, both sides |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Inner Front 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 Inner Front 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame |5.2.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area. |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Drivers door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)1
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)1
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)1
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various joints |7.1.2|1
Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel leak at fuel filter area. |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Central Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill corrded hole |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Inner 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 coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component 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
Steering box cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox to exhaust bracket broken |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1

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