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MOT History from tests of petrol DAIMLER SOVEREIGNs year 1977

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mot history
Pass percent:64.37%
(The average a petrol DAIMLER SOVEREIGN year 1977 passes without issue)
Based on:595 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|65
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|49
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort34
Headlamp aim out of alignment21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Horn not working |1.6.2a|15
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Rear brake binding13
Registration plate lamp issues12
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Windscreen washer not working 3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|3
Front brake application uneven3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
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|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|2
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
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|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a|1
Power steering component|s| leaking colomn to rack |2.3.3b|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|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 Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Power steering component|s| leaking steering rack |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust not fitted correctly lying up against brake caliper n/s/r |7.1.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Upper Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Upper Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Front Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function seized |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Front Outer 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam goes out when on main beam |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower hub bushes/marked in yellow |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Fuel system component leaking carb area |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside 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
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Inner brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 |1.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside 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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Nearside Centre Section |7.1.2|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps missing |7.1.1|1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|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
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |3.1.9|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture fouling parking brake leaver. |1.1.11 |a||1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH SIDE, |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Registration plate issues1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |7.1.2|1
Outer Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Front Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1

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