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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 7-SERIESs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:57.64%
(The average a petrol BMW 7-SERIES year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:635 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment73
Brake pipe excessively corroded48
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Registration plate lamp issues17
Registration plate issues15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Rear brake binding8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Windscreen washer not working 6
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Front brake application uneven5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.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 Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|4
Windscreen has damage4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|3
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Front All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Power steering pump leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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 Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced infront and behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced infront and behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))1
front brake binding n/s and o/s |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|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
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter held on with cable tie |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill rear section |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis wheel arch area |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and arch area |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering pump insecure |2.3.6|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance no power assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake valve leaking hydraulic pressure switch in DS regulator (1.1.7 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower 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 Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired |1.5.3a|1
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released |1.3.1e|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front Service brake juddering severely |3.7.C.2|1
Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened |3.3.A.1f|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear brake application uneven1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Outer Front Lower Brake disc|s| has excessive run out |3.2.A1m|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively damaged |2.3.2|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|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
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Excessive Movement In Bushes |2.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Front Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release cannot get to seat belt buckle to test ,as it is not accessable to test |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1

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