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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN DSs year 1972

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mot history
Pass percent:71.23%
(The average a petrol CITROEN DS year 1972 passes without issue)
Based on:1,015 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment121
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle26
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|18
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|15
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|15
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Registration plate lamp issues12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|11
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Battery insecure |1.9.1|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Front brake application uneven7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Registration plate issues7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|7
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|6
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|5
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|5
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|5
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|5
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Nearside Outer Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Outer Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure nut loose |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking lhm |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittantly |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on all the time with sidelights |1.4.A.2h|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
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure BOTH bolts |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected steering stiff not returning to central (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Both front |5.2.1a|1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp broken |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Steering system fouling column uj fouling on water pipe |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play relay box |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened pipe that runs underneath vehicle crushed |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside 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
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect. |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect. |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected suspension gaiter (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Fuel pipe leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre |7.1.2|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
Offside 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 Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper. |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking |5.3.5 |c||1
Nearside Front Suspension component leaking |5.3.5 |c||1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Braking system leaking n/s brake contaminated ?? |3.6.A.1|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet safety catch inopperative |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear brake application uneven1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands |5.2.4b|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
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|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|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
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm IDLER BOX |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIC |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIC |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|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
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside 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 Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|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
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Offside 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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking |5.3.5 |c||1
Offside front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Position lamp switch missing |1.1.A.1|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1

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