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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:59.21%
(The average a petrol FORD FORD year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:505 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Registration plate lamp issues22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Brake pipe excessively corroded21
Brake hose excessively deteriorated20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|19
Registration plate issues19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort14
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear brake application uneven8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Emissions not tested |7.0|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Rear brake binding5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Windscreen has damage3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|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 Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|2
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Bush is missing |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front 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 fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill, marked yellow |2.4.A.3|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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 Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected PARKING BRAKE LEVER (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Fuel system component leaking pump |7.2.3|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Centre Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1

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