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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN 2CVs year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:63.31%
(The average a petrol CITROEN 2CV year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:706 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|20
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|20
Brake pipe excessively corroded20
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|17
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|14
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Registration plate issues5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Registration plate lamp issues3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))2
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1|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
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak |2.2.B.1e|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting area. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension mounting area. |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both sides |1.8|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside NS + OS |1.8|1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported Fouling body |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing king pin has excessive movemewnt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
All position lamps not working front & rear |1.1.A.3b|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Stop lamp not working both sides |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
An item not tested |Manual|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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point out rigger |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to jacking point |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn steering pivot lower |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Central Front Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front showing white light (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn King pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Leaf spring linkage pin missing |2.4.B.3a|1
Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |5.2.6|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Steering system excessively rough excessive play plus movement in rack |2.2.D.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat with a defective structure |6.2.5 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Driver`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.5 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure |3.1 |c||1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |d||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |5.1.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |5.1.2 |d| |i||1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper blade missing both rubbers worn away (3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under car very corroded. marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Brake linkage locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front /rear |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper corroded to excess |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear brake binding1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunnions worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear |1.1.11 |d| |ii||1
Main beam tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill beside body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger leaking at clamp (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box leaking (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|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
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Centre Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange |7.1.2|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1

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