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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3s year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:53.17%
(The average a petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3 year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:568 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment34
Registration plate lamp issues31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|30
Brake pipe excessively corroded29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Registration plate issues10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Windscreen washer not working 8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Front brake application uneven8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Rear brake binding7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|4
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|3
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
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))2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Centre brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|2
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake pivot locking device insecure parking brake lower pivot point on the chassis |3.5.1l|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both silencers leaking |7.1.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working adv lense insecure |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped along the chassis |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Steering system fouling steering box drop arm, against the body on left lock and wiring loom on bulk head on right lock |2.2.D.2a|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level |1.1.10 |d| |ii||1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Centre Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box |7.1.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))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
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose rear bolt |2.4.B.6a|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
All direction indicators not working all indicators do not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened FRONT MOUNT/CHASSIS (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure Front to rear |3.6.B.3|1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower 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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 37% peak imbalance during application (1.2.1 (d))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 28% imbalance during application (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working intermittent fault, but lamp not working at at the end of the test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working intermittent fault, but lamp not working at at the end of the test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward ball joint with track rod attached to steering dampener (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint |2.1.3 |d||1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint |2.1.3 |d||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger x3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested rear brakes have serious bind,may cause damage! (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Fluid on back plate (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount |2.4.A.3|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Direction indicator not working NSF and OSR |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive adjusted at time of test |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Vehicle Identification Number not legible |6.3.5.a|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hemisphere |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed and corroded |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, 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 Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)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
Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)1
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength dumb iron front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength dumb iron (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside centre - towards front outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside centre - towards rear outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside chassis rail towards front |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear leaf spring mounting - towards the front |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear chassis rail leaf spring mount split |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear leaf spring mounting - towards the front |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger outrigger |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|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
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member corroded |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged |7.1.2 |b| |i||1
Central Front Seat belt buckle missing |7.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Front Outer 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
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and cross member has excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis has excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member Rear of (6.2.2 (d) (i))1

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