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MOT History from tests of petrol LANCIA BETAs year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:58.09%
(The average a petrol LANCIA BETA year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:470 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|23
Registration plate lamp issues19
Brake hose excessively deteriorated15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Rear brake binding12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|6
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Brake hose damaged2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Centre Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Front brake application uneven2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened suspension leg spring cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system |1.1.12 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. Marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable in 2 (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake valve leaking load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim and inop with brake lights on |4.2.3 |c||1
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible |4.1.4 |c||1
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Stop lamp not working all |1.2.1b|1
Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|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
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|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 Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside 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 Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing |7.3.A.1|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested Due to lamps not working (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Reinforced area around shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working when brake pedal is depressed (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped no pattern (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bush insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Touching Exhaust System |6.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|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
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Centre Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to floor / jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear valance area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Power steering component leaking rasck (2.1.5 (a))1
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced |4.4.3 |a||1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted and not sercure |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Steering column locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Emissions not tested due to cooling fan not working |7.3.A.1|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush all |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
front brake binding both |3.7.B.1|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Steering system excessively rough excess movement/wear at steering rack |2.2.D.1|1
Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake lever at o/s rear caliper |1.1.15 |e||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Steering rack insecure insecure or xs play |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Power steering ram|s| has excessive free play at anchorage |2.3.4c|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint |7.1.2|1

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