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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJs year 1976

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mot history
Pass percent:67.83%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJ year 1976 passes without issue)
Based on:715 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|54
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|51
Headlamp aim out of alignment37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Registration plate lamp issues23
Horn not working |1.6.2a|21
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|15
Rear brake binding15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort14
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated12
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|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
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|4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|4
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
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|3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
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|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
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||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
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|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
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake efficiency very low on both sides (1.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake relay lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Power steering component|s| leaking steering rack |2.3.3b|1
Windscreen has damage1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|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 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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.24% |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|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
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
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
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Outer Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Panhard rod locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|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
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached bump stop missing |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|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
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure 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
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
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|1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|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
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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|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
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all |1.4.B.1b|1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all front |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Emissions not tested engine misfire, co machine cant get a reading |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking pipe to caliper |3.6.A.1|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Fuel pipe insecure from offside fuel tank |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Inner Headlamp missing main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.7 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis doubler (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (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
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)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
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
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 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
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Emissions not tested exhaust emits excessive amount of blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone A (8.3.1b)1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Leak from caliper bleed nipple. (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))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
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))1

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