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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CORTINAs year 1973

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mot history
Pass percent:75.52%
(The average a petrol FORD CORTINA year 1973 passes without issue)
Based on:629 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment30
Registration plate lamp issues23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear brake binding4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Subframe 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
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Brake hose damaged2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch and inner door aperture corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box exhaust holed |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack arm insecure in rack |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|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
Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|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
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking at carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|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 arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Inner Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Outer Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear 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 Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing |3.5.1i|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure |3.6.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure |3.6.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired suspension arm |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked nylock nuts not working bolts too short |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floor seam various |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front 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
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking resevoir area |2.3.3b|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |7.1.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Fuel pipe excessively chafed fouling on steering joint |7.2.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. no tilt for rear access same for nearside |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber 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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by exhaust mount |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported whole exhaust system |7.1.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))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
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside front parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint |7.1.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped longtitudinal/rear |3.6.B.1|1
Fuel pipe insecure longtitudinal |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1

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