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MOT History from tests of petrol DAIMLER SOVEREIGNs year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:65.50%
(The average a petrol DAIMLER SOVEREIGN year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:545 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|40
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort23
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively17
Registration plate lamp issues17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Rear brake binding11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Windscreen washer not working 5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
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
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
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|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|2
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Registration plate issues2
Offside 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
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|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
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|2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Horn control missing |1.6.1|2
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside 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 excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
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|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 Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Power steering component leaking steering rack |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated passenger footwell |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front 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 suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| steering rack bushs have excessive movement |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Offside Rear rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Nearside Front 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
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam CAUSES DIP BEAM TO GO OUT |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside 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 has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Inner Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|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
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings |2.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front 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 an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
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|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Front Exhaust silencer insecure |8.1.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working When head lamps are turned on |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|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
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside 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 Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.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
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering linkage fouling power steering pipe (2.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside 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 brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper lower |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper lower |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability o/s n/s |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside 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 excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch arch |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare wheel well area |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear 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 an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside 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
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1

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