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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CORTINAs year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:67.74%
(The average a petrol FORD CORTINA year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:654 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|28
Registration plate lamp issues26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Front brake application uneven5
Rear brake application uneven5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear brake binding5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Registration plate issues2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear 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
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
Nearside Rear 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
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|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
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing front scuttle panel |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing front scuttle panel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Rear Braking system leaking union |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @ 7% |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section. |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section. |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|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 Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Outer 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside 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
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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis front axle mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sills |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear upper axle mounting bushes |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing void bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|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
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear 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
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside 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
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s centre inner sill to floor |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s rear chassis |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s front inner sill to floor |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s rear inner sill to floor |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.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 Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` sunviser |8.3.1b|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working & rear |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Outer 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 brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|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
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|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 Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel system component leaking Carburettor |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Central Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|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
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 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|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
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|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 Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1

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