MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 500s year 1972

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Pass percent:74.12%

(The average a petrol FIAT 500 year 1972 passes without issue)

Based on:1,159 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	50
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	36
Registration plate lamp issues	30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	26
Brake pipe excessively corroded	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Registration plate issues	14
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Rear brake binding	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	10
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	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 Direction indicators 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
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Steering wheel weakened by cracks \|2.1.1\|	2
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dull light showing when operated \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	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
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn \|2.4.G.4d\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill x2 \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside 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 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 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
Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR Chassis/Body \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis /Body \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides kick up images both to the right \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working issue between tail and stop both sides \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|1.1.16 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 \|1.2.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides front \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure bucket seat fitted will not latch back securley \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure bucket seat fitted will not latch back securley \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	1
Offside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Inner Front Upper Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Front Leaf spring fractured transverse \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor section inadequate welding all around \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inadequate welding all around \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch to floor not enough welding \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch to floor not enough welding \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamps \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamps \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both gearbox \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dipped beam kick-up direction incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure flexi hose \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure flexi hose \|3.5.1l\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 3 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler bushes badly worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working all \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill to inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill weld incomplete \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing both \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way pulls to offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))	1
Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s no pattern and too high. \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/jacking point corroded and holed. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor /brace bar at centre corroded and holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/inner sill corroded and holed. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/body brace corroded and holed. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch /shock top mount crack in chassis. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler play. \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush spring to lower trunnion mount bush perished and spring eye fouling trunnion. \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working all \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured \|1.5.1b\|	1
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Battery leaking electrolyte \|1.9.1\|	1
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\|	1
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH \|1.4.A.2f\|	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 Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Braking system leaking master cylinder \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play both \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing king pin \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both \|2.6.2\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill near jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to floor pan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point to under sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill inside jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering column locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked \|2.4.B.6b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outter bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Braking system leaking master cylinder to switch \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Brake pivot locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))	1
Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))	1
Nearside Steering box sector shaft excessively worn STEERING IDLER (2.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking In master cylinder area \|DONE\| \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|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
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|1.2.1 \|g\|\|	1
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper 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
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering both front \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	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 INNER SILL \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside 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 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 Drag link 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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT 500s year 1972

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