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MOT History from tests of diesel FREIGHT ROVER SHERPAs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:51.35%
(The average a diesel FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:557 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively46
Registration plate lamp issues44
Brake pipe excessively corroded38
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|37
Rear brake application uneven21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle21
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|18
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|16
Horn not working |1.6.2a|15
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|15
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Registration plate issues13
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|13
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort11
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|8
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|5
Rear brake binding5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|5
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|4
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|3
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Windscreen has damage3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|3
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Brake hose damaged2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated |3.3.D.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt box |2.2.C.1c|1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|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
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer 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
Nearside Inner 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
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced above rear axil (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Centre Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications |3.3.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))1
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced + offside front arch / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating + offside rear (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Stop lamp not working +offside |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed into master cylinder |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts into master cylinder |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play +offside |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned |2.2.C.1b|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Upper Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bolts missing |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" bush to axle |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Across axle also rubbed |needs replacing| |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated |3.3.E.5b|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under battery |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken and fouling parking brake cable |7.1.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Centre Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin missing |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin missing |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin missing |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Inner brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Inner brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering battery panel corroded |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.2.4a|1
Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.5.1d|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|1
Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Track rod end seriously misaligned |2.2.C.1b|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Rear Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type |6.6.2|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Nearside Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Nearside Outer 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
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1

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