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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA B SERIESs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:54.38%
(The average a petrol MAZDA B SERIES year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:673 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded95
Registration plate lamp issues56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively48
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|30
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|27
Registration plate issues21
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle20
Rear brake application uneven20
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Rear brake binding6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Front brake application uneven3
Windscreen has damage3
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper 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 master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured |2.4.B.7a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured |2.4.B.7a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Centre Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.6d|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside 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 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 Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside 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 Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel hose insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications |3.3.C.1|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Drop link broken. |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Fuel tank leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Inner 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door seal |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front 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 Front Upper 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x three joints |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x three joints |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe broken |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet front edge |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c|1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
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))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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings [front pannel] |6.1.B.2|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Centre Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.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
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b|1
Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Lower Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|1
Nearside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1

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