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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CORTINAs year 1976

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mot history
Pass percent:66.27%
(The average a petrol FORD CORTINA year 1976 passes without issue)
Based on:753 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively33
Registration plate lamp issues31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Rear brake binding19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort19
Brake pipe excessively corroded19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle18
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Rear 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|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Registration plate issues6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front 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 on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both front pipes corroded and holed also blowing at joint |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |8.1.1 |a||1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 |1.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated Oil-soaked and split |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Lower Steering column cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured |2.4.E.4b|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|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 Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle CATCHING ON TOP ARM ON FULL LOCK |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
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
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))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
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|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
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|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
Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment |2.3.3a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Brake cable insecure |1.1.15 |c||1
Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted both front |1.1.16 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))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
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|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
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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
Nearside Front Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Inner Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Inner Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside 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 Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NS + OS |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush foremost bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure both |2.4.G.3a|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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 Front Front position lamp|s| does not face the front |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|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
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance under radiator |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre mounting rubber |6.1.7 |b| |i||1
Prop shaft securing bolt missing locking nut and washer missing |6.1.7 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer |2.4.G.2|1
Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Headlamp not working on main beam Both |1.7.5a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Brake vacuum build up too slow Servo pipe collapsed |3.3.E.6|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1

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