MOT History from tests of diesel LDV LDVs year 1997

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Pass percent:42.36%

(The average a diesel LDV LDV year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:569 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	94
Headlamp aim out of alignment	91
Brake pipe excessively corroded	67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	44
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	42
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	39
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	24
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Rear brake application uneven	22
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	15
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	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 Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements \|3.8.A.9/10\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.8.A.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.F.4\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.6b\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.6b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.3.2a\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.8.A.6\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	2
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.4b\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	2
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	2
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear fog lamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.6b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Driver`s view to front impaired by damage \|6.9.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.1.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush \|2.6.4\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.8.A.2b\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of another road user \|6.4.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure is excessively corroded adversely affecting the braking or steering \|6.1.6\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.8.A.4a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.8.A.4a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.8.A2a\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.8.A2a\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.F.4\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.4d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.4d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush \|2.6.4\|	1
Offside Driver`s view to front impaired by crack \|6.9.1b\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Brake pump/compressor drive belt missing \|3.6.F.1\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour \|1.7.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.6\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Lower Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush \|2.6.4\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.3\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush \|2.6.4\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|6.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security \|6.5.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.6.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.6.3\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Horn does not function \|6.2.1b\|	1
Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Steering box deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Driver`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|6.3.1a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.5.11a\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|6.7.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.8.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured \|5.2.3\|	1
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	1
Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush \|2.6.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush \|2.6.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.5.11b\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.4\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.3.2a\|	1
Centre Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands \|5.2.4b\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Front Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.1b\|	1
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.1.B.2b\|	1
Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security \|6.5.9\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Brake servo insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|6.1.2\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush \|2.6.4\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Steering arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel LDV LDVs year 1997

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