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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:50.77%
(The average a diesel FORD TRANSIT year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:392 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment43
Registration plate lamp issues27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|16
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Rear 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|10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Registration plate issues8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Rear brake binding5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Rear brake application uneven4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|2
Windscreen has damage2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling steering columb (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|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
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing |2.4.B.6c|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|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
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear by stop lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Seat belt attachment fitting fractured |5.2.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
All position lamps not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.A.2a|1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi rail x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|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 position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Brake relay lever locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Lower Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side front inner wings to front panel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/rail |2.4.A.3|1
passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Steering linkage deformed Track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system corrosion holes in pipe to rear |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing |2.4.B.6c|1
Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember &Chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crosmember & chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step/under sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under sill/door step |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch at steering box mounts |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Horn not a constant note |1.7.1e|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury BONNET |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering AND POOR REPAIR |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering AND POOR REPAIR |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))1
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Inner Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|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
Upper Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Axle king pin retaining device missing |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Axle king pin retaining device missing |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside 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
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1

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