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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 109s year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:67.68%
(The average a diesel LAND ROVER 109 year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:659 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle31
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|21
Registration plate lamp issues21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively20
Brake pipe excessively corroded20
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Front brake application uneven13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Rear brake application uneven10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Registration plate issues6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.4.A.1|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|5
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|4
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|3
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|3
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|2
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear brake binding2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose nut missing. (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Front bolt. (5.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Front bolt. (5.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper. (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear. (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||1
Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring both |2.4.B.7a|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| where bolted to the body |2.2.A.1a|1
Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake clevis joint locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to rear spring hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (d) (i))1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Drag link end socket spring weak |2.2.B.1e|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Oil leaks from hubs engine and gearbox |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Prop shaft securing bolt loose Prop shaft bolts incorrect length and not locking |6.1.7 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Steering column shaft deformed to the extent that steering is affected o/s and n/s front hubs incorrectly fitted |2.1.3 |c| |ii||1
Central Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Central Front Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play |1.1.1 |b||1
Central Front Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail Gearbox insecure only held in place by 4 bolts |6.1.7 |d| |ii||1
Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired Trim height of vehicle not level |5.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump area |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect unable to make out beam pattern due to lamp output |1.8.A.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking filter area |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front spring hanger mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front spring hanger mount |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component leaking injection pump area |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Front Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed |3.6.C.1b|1
Front Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Offside Front Battery insecure battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi above o/s front spring hangar |6.1.B.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember |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
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Centre Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by bump stop |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by bump stop |6.1.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b||1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Stuck on |1.1.6 |d||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Position lamp likely to become detached |4.2.1 |c| |ii||1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i||1
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail |6.1.7 |c| |ii||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Fuel pipe union leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin major exhaust leak front down pipe |6.1.2 |b| |i||1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting heavily corroded |5.3.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount heavily corroded |5.3.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight loose |4.1.2 |b||1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection to slave cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit insecurely attached (5.3.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Prop shaft joint excessively worn both U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckle missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front eye bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring front mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Brake servo defective or ineffective |1.1.10 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))1
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm box loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))1
Steering box fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii))1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork idle box (2.1.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure pitman arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1

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