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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:56.91%
(The average a petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:550 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded72
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively32
Registration plate lamp issues30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|13
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Registration plate issues12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|4
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Windscreen has damage2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|2
Rear brake binding2
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking x2 |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering UJ worn or loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Emissions failed on co unburnt gasses see frailer sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Osf disc starting to get oil over disc face inner side (1.1.14 (b))1
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Central Sub-frame ball joint dust cover missing Ball joint a frame dust cover slit and ball joint slight movement (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Where tow bar is joined to rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded where tow bar fixes to rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Center cross member corroded and hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel hose insecure AT FUEL TANK |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed BRAKE PIPE AT CALIPER |3.6.B.2c|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested pipe leaking no pedal (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (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
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength just in front of the 3 point mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1|1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear 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
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))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
Central Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested excessive black smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |4.5.4 |a||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Kick up wrong way |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Kick up wrong way |4.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre body mounts |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre body mounts |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Power steering pump leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides at rear |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm . ( pitman arm ) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT TRACK ROD. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember |6.6.6|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose axle bracket to radius arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.440 (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Steering linkage deformed |2.1.3 |c| |i||1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested unable to open bonnet to check brake componants (1.2.1 (g))1
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))1
Power steering fluid reservoir empty unable to check level bonnet wont open (2.1.5 (b) (ii))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark unable to check level,bonnet wont open (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Emissions not tested petrol engine fitted unable to verify age no catalyst system fitted emission levels are high (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1

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