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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FIESTAs year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:64.48%
(The average a petrol FORD FIESTA year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:687 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment50
Registration plate lamp issues33
Brake pipe excessively corroded29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively21
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle18
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated17
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Registration plate issues12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Rear brake binding10
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|9
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|8
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|3
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside 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
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Outer 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
Windscreen wiper not working switch fault |3.4 |a||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch fault |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on main beam switch fault |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Centre Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|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
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded vehicle structure |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead |3.3.A.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Brake linkage locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Panhard rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged |7.1.2 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Offside Driver`s door catch insecure |6.2.3 |c| |ii||1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cut/ welded up modifaction |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Track rod end socket spring broken |2.2.B.1e|1
Offside Track rod end socket spring broken |2.2.B.1e|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sil |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pivot |3.3.A.1g|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR (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
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT OF SILL AND FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing handbrake cable |3.5.1l|1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both main beam |1.7.5c|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1

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