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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CAPRIs year 1970

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mot history
Pass percent:78.30%
(The average a petrol FORD CAPRI year 1970 passes without issue)
Based on:940 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively23
Rear brake binding18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|13
Registration plate lamp issues13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Registration plate issues4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|2
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|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 Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Offside 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
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|2
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|2
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside 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
Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|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 Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))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
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Steering rack gaiter split both |2.2.D.2d|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outre panel |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outre panel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/ inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Centre Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Front Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure washers missing from securing bolts, underbody |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure washers missing from securing bolts, underbody |6.2.A.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| forward eye incomplete/broken |2.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
An item not tested |Manual|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Brake back plate|s| securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|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
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.1.9|1
Front Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|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 or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Steering rack insecure rack to crossmember |2.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Brake pipe leaking front to rear |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front 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 Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering X/MEBER |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Front Service brake juddering severely |3.7.C.2|1
Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill as marked |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill as marked |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing as marked |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column flexible coupling insecure |2.1.5|1
Electrical wiring insecure in steering column |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications |3.3.C.1|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner steering rack arm excessive play |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner arm on steering rack |2.2.B.1h|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.E.1|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake lever to axle quadrant cable. |3.5.1b|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped Axle brake pipe. |3.6.B.1|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member anti-roll bar mounting bracket areas. |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component leaking Electric fuel pump |7.2.3|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Steering column universal joint deformed rubbing on subframe (2.1.3 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|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
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1

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