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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR E-TYPEs year 1970

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mot history
Pass percent:81.83%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR E-TYPE year 1970 passes without issue)
Based on:1,271 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort25
Windscreen washer not working 24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively16
Horn not working |1.6.2a|15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)13
Registration plate lamp issues12
Registration plate issues10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))7
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))7
Rear brake binding6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Horn not working (1.6.2a)4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))4
Battery insecure (1.9.1)4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)2
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)2
Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Steering column universal joint locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working ALL |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear Brake rod locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked |2.4.E.3|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| light intensity significantly reduced |4.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| light intensity significantly reduced |4.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer 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
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area at torsion bar rear mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area at torsion bar rear mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded structural member at front mount of longitudinal arm |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. Lap belt fitted |5.1.1|1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Hub |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Steering rack insecure mounting broken |2.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red american lights |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel pipe union leaking all 3 fuel pipe unions on carbs leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering rack mount excessive play , bushes , (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drivers seat with a defective structure Seat back excess movement (6.2.5 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose excessive play (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation parking brake cable broke when carrying out brake test (1.1.15 (d))1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))1
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Central Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check the wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure rack mounting (2.2.C.1g)1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe RUBBING ON TRACK ROD END (1.1.21 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Brake modification unsafe RUBBINIG ON ROLLBAR ONLOCK (1.1.21 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers missing CLEVIS PIN MISSING (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers missing CLEVIS PIN MISSING (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminl (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Direction indicator not working all indicators inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working both sides not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)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
Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)1
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)1
Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)1
Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)1
Main beam tell-tale not working (1.7.4c)1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect left hand drive unit fitted (4.1.2 (c))1
Position lamp not working all position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)1
Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)1
Drivers seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid servo (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork rack (2.1.2 (a) (ii))1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Central Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire CARB (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to none start (1.2.1 (g))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose Rear engine/gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)1
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)1
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)1
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose spokes loose. (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake insecure pad pin insecure (1.1.21 (c))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1

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