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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR E-TYPEs year 1973

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mot history
Pass percent:83.92%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR E-TYPE year 1973 passes without issue)
Based on:1,747 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively32
Registration plate lamp issues17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Windscreen washer not working 12
Horn not working (1.6.2a)12
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Registration plate issues9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Rear brake binding4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))4
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)4
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)3
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)3
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 indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)2
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
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)2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)2
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)2
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
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)2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
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)2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)2
Battery insecure (1.9.1)2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)2
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Front Ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
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||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
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|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
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Wheel bolt|s| missing all wheels |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front 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 Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pressure build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
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|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Upper 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 Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working - switch faulty |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint |7.1.2|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Main beam tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake inadequately mounted Locking wire not fitted to caliper mounting bolts |1.1.21 |c||1
Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
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|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Fuel hose leaking right bank carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Power steering component fractured pinion leaking (2.1.5 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut loose (2.1.3 (d))1
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut loose (2.1.3 (d))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Road wheel spigot mounting excessively worn excessive play in wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))1
Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)1
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component missing radius arm locking wire (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component missing radius arm locking wire missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)1
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)1
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)1
Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front 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 Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)1
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)1
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system slight seepage at connection on crossmember (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Brake hydraulic reservoir inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
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))1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam bot side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))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
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)1
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system T piece (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both sides (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in front of front mounting of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole by rear torsion bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)1
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Offside Front Lower 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 Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Front position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)1
Rear position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)1
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber bolt locking device not adequate (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber bolt locking device not adequate (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak from nearside pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure column joint to rack loose on splines /worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Air in system (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside 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 SILL (2.4.A.3)1
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)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Road wheel spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel is likely to become detached wheel loose (5.2.2 (c) (ii))1
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim unable to be tested head lights working (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
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))1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom joints (5.3.4 (b) (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
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holes in both rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)1
Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point missing corrosion hole in floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose Inner drive shaft flange nut loose. (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Braking system leaking fluid leaking from master cylinder feed pipe (3.6.A.1)1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)1
Brake performance not tested excessive brake bind (3.7.A.1)1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by manifold (7.1.2)1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system T section (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1

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