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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 109s year 1980

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mot history
Pass percent:65.30%
(The average a diesel LAND ROVER 109 year 1980 passes without issue)
Based on:876 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment53
Brakes imbalanced across an axle47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively34
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Registration plate lamp issues29
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|25
Brake pipe excessively corroded23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|22
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated17
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Registration plate issues16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|12
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Rear brake binding9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Emissions not tested |7.0|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Front brake application uneven8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|6
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|6
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|6
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|5
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|4
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|3
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump |7.2.3|2
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned |2.4.B.3a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|2
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen has damage2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|2
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|2
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour |8.2.2.2 |d||1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Inner Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Outer Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working side lamp |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Central Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front |1.4.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached |6.1.6 |i| |ii||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working and offside |3.4 |a||1
Indicator switch missing |1.4.A.1|1
Headlamp switch missing |1.7.1|1
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Rear 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked |2.4.B.6b|1
Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside 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 position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|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
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside 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
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Nearside Front 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
Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure Idler (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Adjusting Clamp Loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Centre Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.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
Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure U BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.1 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Steering system excessively rough EXCESSIVELY TIGHT (2.1.1 (a))1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working nearside is also dull |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Seat belt missing centre front (7.1.2 (a))1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering box |2.1.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn |5.1.2 |b| |i||1
Brake pedal functionally incomplete |3.3.A.1a|1
Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Swivel pin has excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure mounting point for hinge rusted out (6.2.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Centre Braking system leaking brake union |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Centre Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark |3.3.E.5a|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Front Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Front joint clip missing (6.1.7 (f) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Flat area (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested Handbrake excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Steering arm repaired by welding |2.2.C.1e|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Nearside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Centre 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
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering system fouling drop arm fouling chassis |2.1.4 |a||1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, 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 across bulk head |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle |shock mounting| |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Brake master cylinder leaking /servo |1.1.10 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated brake pedal bulkhead |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake linkage locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward control arm o/s/ |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan to a post |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Centre Front Steering box deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin both |2.5.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Both rear spring hangers have collapsed (5.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure off side rear |5.3.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split and perished (5.2.3 (j))1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Going white |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame |5.2.1b|1

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