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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA RX8s year 2003

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mot history
Pass percent:66.90%
(The average a petrol MAZDA RX8 year 2003 passes without issue)
Based on:852 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively38
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))37
Headlamp aim out of alignment32
Registration plate issues20
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))19
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))18
Registration plate lamp issues17
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|11
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))10
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))8
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))8
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))7
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))3
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|2
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|2
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))2
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp: product on lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp: product on lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached IS DETACHED... (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Both exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding could possible be calliper or cables (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding could possible be calliper or cables (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn linkage not attached at the top (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill section at the rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill section at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill section at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer section at the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer section at the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner 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
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill hole marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill has a plate stuck on (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s inner sill corroded to excess and covered with a underseal so some corrosion cannot be assessed .As a plate has been stuck on and more suspected this has to be removed so a full inspection can take place (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded near sub frame mounts . (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Side repeater missing BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drivers seat mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake binding (1.2.1 (g))1
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside rear tailpipe out of silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced slide rail mounting outer sill / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced slide rail mounting - outer sill / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat frame mounting - outer sill / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat frame mounting - inner sill / outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Drivers sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits Limit 0.3 Result 0.634 (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))1
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Power steering malfunctioning tight on right hand (2.1.5 (a))1
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended buckell (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rust hole inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (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 wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced out sill rear marked in yellow (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill rear and inner marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning very notchy and grabbing when turned (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose |2.4.E.4a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Centre Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Centre Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA . (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA . (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault |7.12 |e||1
Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.1.5 |a||1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected complete (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected complete (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside and nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Headlamp reflector seriously defective sharp edges exposed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at front |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at front |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear |5.2.6|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected on r/h lock (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Position lamp showing red light to the front both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer totaly deteriorated / several holes.... (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested Due to very deteriorated exhaust / holed....2600cc cat .... (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair plate insufficiant welding.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill....and lower seam.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / seam.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fasteners missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working lamp missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Emissions not tested catalytic convertor removed (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced out sills with rear door latch (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sills with rear door latch (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))1
Steering wheel likely to become detached centre bolt very poorly fitted. (2.2.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit also likely to fowl moving parts (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner /outer door sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer door sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sills and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1

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