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MOT History from tests of petrol LOTUS ELANs year 1973

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mot history
Pass percent:82.11%
(The average a petrol LOTUS ELAN year 1973 passes without issue)
Based on:1,476 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|46
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Horn not working |1.6.2a|35
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort25
Registration plate lamp issues23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Registration plate issues17
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Rear brake binding7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|3
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Brake hose damaged2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Centre Front Upper Fuel hose excessively chafed |7.2.2|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators and stop lamps affect |1.1.A.3f|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split |3.6.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Passenger`s seat insecure will not lock in runs |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust rubber mount badly split. |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside 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 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 Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment |2.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play lower trunion |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts brake pipe fouling the road wheel |3.6.B.2a|1
Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Steering system fouling on the handbrake cable |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Front position lamp|s| not working n/s&o/s |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working n/s&o/s |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing bolt loose |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside 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 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam will not pop up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam will not pop up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S (1.4.1 (a))1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users WATER PUMP LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1

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