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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 88s year 1964

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mot history
Pass percent:74.95%
(The average a diesel LAND ROVER 88 year 1964 passes without issue)
Based on:982 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle36
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Registration plate lamp issues26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively20
Horn not working |1.6.2a|15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|15
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear brake binding8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|4
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|4
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|4
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|3
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.4.A.1|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Registration plate issues2
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
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|2
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near body mounting point |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush loose in spring eye (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings gear box mount |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|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 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| retaining device missing |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements only works with ignition on (4.2.2 (a))1
Front Service brake excessively binding nearside/offside (1.2.1 (f))1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|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
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis at front spring rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at rear spring rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at rear spring rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose B post insecure (7.1.1 (b))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage loose B post insecure (7.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Brake linkage locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint loose |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Rear Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff seal |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Track rod 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 Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn |5.1.2 |b| |i||1
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Front Brake valve retaining device insecure |3.6.A.2d|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
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
Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Power steering component leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam Both |1.7.5a|1
Fuel system component leaking Possible filter housing and lift pump? |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Pillar |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front spring mount |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing |2.4.B.6c|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.4.A.1|1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch |1.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both sides |2.7.4|1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both sides |2.7.4|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation lamps do not come on immediately when switched on |1.1.A.2|1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel return spring missing |3.1.6c|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play idler movement in chassis aperture |2.2.B.1g|1
Brake pedal spongy goes to floor on 1st application |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (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
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| locking device missing |3.1.4b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|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
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|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 Front wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of leaf spring chassis marked with chalk |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of leaf spring marked with chalk |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective lower bolts loose |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Rear Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached |1.9.2b|1

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