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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJs year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:69.64%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJ year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:504 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|41
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|24
Rear brake binding22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively20
Registration plate lamp issues17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Brake pipe excessively corroded15
Horn not working |1.6.2a|14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Registration plate issues9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Front brake excessively fluctuating4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
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|3
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|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Fuel pipe excessively chafed & offside rear rubbing against heat shields |7.2.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip light and main beam dim |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |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
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn |5.3.2 |a| |i||1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|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
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Inner Rear brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Inner Rear brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front brake application uneven1
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
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Rear Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|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 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2150 hc -limit 1200 |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.2, limit 3.5 car has misfire |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
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|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|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 excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Inner Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure 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
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.A.2a|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside 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 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
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam and offside |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working both |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Electrical wiring insecure gearbox |1.9.2a|1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Emissions not tested excessive smoke and fast idle |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint at rack |2.3.3b|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 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 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 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
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount total failure |2.4.G.2|1
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount total failure |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear by axle and brake caliper and brake flex i bleed valve (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)1
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)1
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)1
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)1
Steering column universal joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)1
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)1
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)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
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)1
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)1
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Power steering ram leaking from pas pipes (2.1.5 (a))1

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