MOT History from tests of diesel LONDON TAXIS INT FAIRWAYs year 1996

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Pass percent:48.62%

(The average a diesel LONDON TAXIS INT FAIRWAY year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:580 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Registration plate lamp issues	40
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Brake pipe excessively corroded	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	10
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	10
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	9
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	6
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	3
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	2
Offside 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
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	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 Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Centre Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| fouling other parts of the vehicle \|2.3.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii))	1
Exhaust system insecure various exhaust clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure housing excessively corrded (4.1.1 (c))	1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))	1
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))	1
Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached excessive corrosion mounting (6.1.4 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Bumper likely to become detached excessive corrosion rear mounts (6.1.4 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre flooring jacking point to floor (6.2.2 (d) (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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front 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
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|1.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure \|3.6.A.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure \|3.6.A.2d\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Intermediate drop arm cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| fouling other parts of the vehicle \|2.3.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured \|5.2.3\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned \|2.2.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s outter sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill rear end \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Rear Brake cable insecure	1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Inner Rear 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
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Steering retaining device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Steering column damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| retaining device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Front Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel LONDON TAXIS INT FAIRWAYs year 1996

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