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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 8-SERIESs year 1992

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mot history
Pass percent:69.71%
(The average a petrol BMW 8-SERIES year 1992 passes without issue)
Based on:987 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment93
Brake pipe excessively corroded43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively40
Registration plate issues22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|13
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|10
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Registration plate lamp issues10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Windscreen has damage4
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
An item not tested |Manual|3
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
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|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Rear brake binding2
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal /wheel arch holed |6.1.B.2|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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill corroded |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill corroded |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| does not face the front |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Front Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive bank |7.3.D.3|1
Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits bank |7.3.D.3|1
Offside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering idler |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c||1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting insecure |7.1.1|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 Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|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 Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
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|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault tc lamp |3.4.1c|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Fuel system component insecure fuel sender unit |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged |3.4.3|1
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged |3.4.3|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement |1.1.15 |e||1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Direction indicator not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Fuel hose damaged to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front brake application uneven1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE TO REAR BOX , ONE MOUNTING BOLT MISSING |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around jacking points front and rear |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
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|1
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Side repeater not working n/s o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts n/s o/s/r drive shafts (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1

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