MOT History from tests of diesel CARBODIES TAXIHIREs year 1990

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Pass percent:59.94%

(The average a diesel CARBODIES TAXIHIRE year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:639 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	73
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	45
Registration plate lamp issues	32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	29
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	15
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	14
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	12
Rear brake binding	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Registration plate issues	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	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 Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.4c\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 120/310 (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Rear All position lamps not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Semaphore indicator switch insecure \|1.4.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Outer 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
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Outer Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Inner Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Outer Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Floor excessively deteriorated \|6.2.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))	1
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed \|6.3.5.b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Steering column shaft locking device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	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
Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Rear Brake stationary pin excessively worn and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working side light \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front upper wishbone bushes \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|8.2.2.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excess travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) lower U J worn (by steering box) (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Brake rod locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Brake linkage locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering rack fractured and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.6b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Centre Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` wipers not parking \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	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 Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear \|3.5.1f\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Stub axle cracked \|2.5.A.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	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
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel CARBODIES TAXIHIREs year 1990

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