MOT History from tests of diesel FORD P100s year 1989

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mot history

Pass percent:48.31%

(The average a diesel FORD P100 year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:563 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	45
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	43
Registration plate lamp issues	37
Headlamp aim out of alignment	37
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	33
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Brake pipe excessively corroded	30
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	17
Registration plate issues	17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Rear brake binding	13
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	12
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	4
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Lower Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Steering column damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil \|3.6.E.1\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Brake servo inoperative \|1.1.10 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible \|5.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Body component insecure washer bottle \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack repaired by welding \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front brake disc cracked \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All (4.2.3 (c))	1
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure N/s and o/s (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Power steering pump insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Offside Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect MAIN BEAM \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect MAIN BEAM \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BUSHES IN TRACK CONTROL ARM \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	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
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment \|2.3.3a\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Power steering pump drive system missing \|2.3.6\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	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
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	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
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD P100s year 1989

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