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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR XJSs year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:66.05%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR XJS year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:866 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|76
Headlamp aim out of alignment58
Rear brake binding46
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively34
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|24
Registration plate lamp issues23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|19
Brake pipe excessively corroded18
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Horn not working |1.6.2a|15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement8
Registration plate issues8
Front brake application uneven8
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|7
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
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|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Windscreen has damage3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|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
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
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|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
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|2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp cap fitted |6.1.3 |b| |i||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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|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 Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate box |7.1.2|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe |7.1.2|1
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s |2.4.G.2|1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s |2.4.G.2|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play n/s and o/s |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Steering rack gaiter insecure rack mounting bushes worn |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak |2.2.B.1e|1
Front position lamp|s| not working BOTH |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Front Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Front Power steering component leaking rack area |2.1.5 |a||1
Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|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
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside 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 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 Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear 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
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.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
Nearside Lower Steering rack fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|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
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively damaged |2.3.2|1
Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing |3.5.1i|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both |4.1.2 |a||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp snapped |7.1.1|1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|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
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Front Steering locking device missing lock wire missing both front arms |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear Rear reflector missing missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned rubbing on in side of wheel rim |2.2.C.1b|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing cant find part that clips in |5.1.1|1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all 4 top and bottom ball joints dust covers excessive holes weak |2.4.G.2|1
Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested cant turn wheel brake binding |3.7.A.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Power steering component leaking steering rack |2.1.5 |a||1
Power steering component insecure steering rack |2.1.5 |d| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside front parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by trailing arm |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator bad earth |4.2.3 |c||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Not working (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Not working (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side light (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Mounting bushes heavily worn/ split (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Offside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (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
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive average 6.43% (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working dash warning lamp inop ........... (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack moveing for & aft. .......... (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO to high 7.99% at idle (limit 4.50%) (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Brake insecure 2 x R clips missing... (1.1.21 (c))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm rear bolt--- lock tab ---Not locked over...... (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure main foward bolt ---NO locking wire--- fitted........ (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure same as above.... (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))1
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement both sides (1.1.15 (e))1
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Rear fuel pipe corroded where it comes though boot floor and fuel dropping onto exhaust. (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1

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