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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJs year 1977

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mot history
Pass percent:66.87%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJ year 1977 passes without issue)
Based on:839 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|60
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort40
Headlamp aim out of alignment27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Registration plate lamp issues24
Horn not working |1.6.2a|18
Brake pipe excessively corroded18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|17
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|13
Rear brake binding12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|11
Registration plate issues11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
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|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
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|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
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|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
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|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|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
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||3
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||3
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Front brake application uneven2
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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||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
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
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|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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
An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|2
Offside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|2
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness |2.2.1 |a| |i||2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clips missing |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)2
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)2
Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside 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 suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch marked |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch marked |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch marked |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure BATTERY TRAY AREA |1.9.2a|1
Nearside 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
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner front of wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability Corrosion in O/S/F floor pan |6.2.4 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp not working all rear stop lamps |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak back |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower 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 excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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 Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
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 Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDE. |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
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
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside 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 Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested rough idling engine cutting out |7.3.A.1|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|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
Offside 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 Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area |3.1.9|1
Nearside 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 Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively damaged |2.3.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing |3.5.1i|1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Outer Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|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
Braking system leaking manifold pipes |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|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 Rear Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a|1
Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|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
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|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
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Brake pipe leaking front to back pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamps |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Steering rack insecure rack moving |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking n/s bank |7.2.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp not working ns and os |1.2.1b|1
Electrical wiring insecure at rear and under bonnet |1.9.2a|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
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
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor panel |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor panel |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Stop lamp not working o/s rear |1.2.1b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down |2.2.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Excessive play and dust cover perished |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component 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 insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side front rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
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
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings arm on hub (connected to track rod end) (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases many minor leaks (7.1.2)1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Road wheel fixing loose 1 nut loose on all 4 wheels (locking nut) (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashing (4.4.3 (b))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a post (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Offside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)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
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1

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