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MOT History from tests of lpg LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:59.65%
(The average a lpg LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:513 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment40
Brake pipe excessively corroded30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|24
Registration plate lamp issues23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|19
Horn not working |1.6.2a|16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Registration plate issues14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Windscreen has damage4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|2
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|2
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Rear Lower Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Inner Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower |2.7.4|1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both sides |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Centre Passenger`s seat insecure Offside |6.2.A.1|1
Brake servo leaking Servo not tested due to fluid leak |3.6.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Fuel tank insecure LPG tank strap has bolt missing |7.2.1|1
Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at shock absorber mounting area |6.1.A.1|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Rear reflector insecure |1.5.1a|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Central Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Outer Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Lower Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Centre Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside 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
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Steering wheel weakened by modification |2.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|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
Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))1
Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Central Brake linkage excessively worn hand brake pivots worn (1.1.15 (b))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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both |4.1.2 |c||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |5.1.2 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Steering column universal joint insecure lower column to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed by sus mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a fame |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger corroded within 30cm of tie bar mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger corroded within 30cm of tie bar mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed within 30cm of shock absorber mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed within 30cm of shock absorber mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working constantly on |1.3.1b|1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering component casing not properly attached front steering dampener. (2.1.2 (a) (i))1
Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced earth fault causing lamp to be v. dim |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam earth fault v. dim |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all |1.4.B.1b|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides rear, new rear cross member to chassis rails, welding not completed to acceptable standard and incomplete |6.1.B.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel housing,leaking on to brakedisc |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rose Bowl Seal Leaking |5.1.2 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rose Bowl Seal Leaking |5.1.2 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a piller/valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a piller/valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
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|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower 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
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Semaphore indicator switch faulty |1.4.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer |7.1.2|1
Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm joint |2.2.B.1f|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm joint |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Passengers seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearward arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Towbar attachment defective Middle upper bolts stretch. (6.1.6 (c) (i))1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| Centre Nut Loose |2.2.A.1a|1
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed Engine Bay |1.9.2c|1
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Engine Bay |1.9.2c|1
Electrical wiring insecure Engine Bay |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Idler Arm Ball Joint Gaitor |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake Pipe T-Piece |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember nearside and offside (6.1.6 (i) (ii))1
Steering locking device insecure steering box mounting bolts retaining plates corroded |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable tie bar end retaining bolts corroded |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable tie bar end retaining bolts |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened collapsed |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, in yellow |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan, in yellow |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1

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