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MOT History from tests of petrol DAIMLER SOVEREIGNs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:66.53%
(The average a petrol DAIMLER SOVEREIGN year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:726 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|67
Headlamp aim out of alignment49
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively35
Rear brake binding29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Registration plate lamp issues7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|6
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
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|5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Registration plate issues4
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Front brake application uneven4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|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
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|3
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||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
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|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
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|2
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|2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
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|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
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|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Power steering component|s| leaking Steering Rack |2.3.3b|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal rack |2.3.3b|1
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front to Rear Inner Sill Cracked |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear offside exhaust fouling brake caliper |7.1.1|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Steering column shaft locking device missing |2.1.6|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie arm mount area. floor, inner and outer sill and chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie arm mount area. inner and outer sill. chassis and floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet and hinges corroded and seized |8.4.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))1
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|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
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 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 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 Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co 5.5 |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Lower Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing |2.5.B.3a|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
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush PERRISHED |2.7.4|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS |2.4.A.3|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
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure MOUNTING BUSH WORN |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack insecure MOUNTING BUSH WORN |2.2.B.1a|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 Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened |3.5.1n|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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 |6.1.B.2|1
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
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))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
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|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
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|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 Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |1.1.21 |e| |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
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside 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
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1

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