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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1980

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mot history
Pass percent:49.84%
(The average a diesel FORD TRANSIT year 1980 passes without issue)
Based on:319 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Registration plate lamp issues25
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Rear brake application uneven8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|7
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Rear brake binding6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Registration plate issues3
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|3
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Vehicle structure 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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour |8.2.2.2 |d||1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users |8.2.2.2 |c||1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |8.2.2.2 |b||1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Towbar retaining device missing |6.6.3a|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering also steering can not be turned side to side seized |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering also steeing can not be turned side to side seized |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|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 Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front 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 |6.1.B.2|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
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned |2.4.B.3a|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg at spring hanger |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Fuel hose leaking filler pipe |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front spring hanger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear |front| spring hangers |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view fender |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corner at front spring mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at shock mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings fender to chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings fender to chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring front bracket |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing to front panel |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view door mirror |8.1.2a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view door mirror |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Steering box insecure loose |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear spring eye bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear spring eye bush |2.4.B.2|1
Rear brake excessively fluctuating1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play to steering box |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch |6.1.B.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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet. |1.9.2a|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported Under bonnet. |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush stub pin worn |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear reflector insecure |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1

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