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MOT History from tests of petrol JEEP PATRIOTs year 2009

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mot history
Pass percent:56.30%
(The average a petrol JEEP PATRIOT year 2009 passes without issue)
Based on:762 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively32
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault28
Registration plate lamp issues27
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|21
Headlamp aim out of alignment21
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|16
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))11
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))8
Registration plate issues8
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))7
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))7
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))7
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||5
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively5
Headlamp aim out of alignment5
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak4
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak4
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault |7.12 |e||4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Rear brake binding3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Registration plate lamp issues3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box |6.1.2 |a||2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush link |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not release (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Control arm inner bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake performance not tested Due to condition of NSF brake |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement Caliper siezed |3.5.1k|1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability radius arm |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened short arm |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened short arm |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Central Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint |7.1.2|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment |2.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly |7.12 |d||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost transverse arm inner bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost transverse arm inner bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Front position lamp|s| not working both |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dangerous (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush outer |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver`s view of the road |3.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear upper tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod between radius arm |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush link between radius arm |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer as marked |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer as marked |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner as marked |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner as marked |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm outer bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Front Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s |3.5.1g|1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire |6.1.3 |e||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush stabiliser arm |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion (4.1.4 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion (4.1.4 (c))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |1.1.15 |e||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front Position lamp not working ns+os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement small track control arm inner bush, marked with yellow chalk |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|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
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
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
Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tracking arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Rear Sound deadening material insecure heat sheild |8.1.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1

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