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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 200s year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:66.20%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 200 year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:932 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|76
Headlamp aim out of alignment44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively44
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|29
Brake pipe excessively corroded27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated22
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Registration plate lamp issues22
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|22
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Rear brake binding16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Registration plate issues11
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|9
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Front brake application uneven6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
An item not tested |Manual|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
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance LAM LEN damage |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|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 Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))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
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt underside covered in underseal (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside 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 Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail |2.4.A.3|1
Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil |3.6.E.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|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 Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and sill |5.2.6|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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasse |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x2 |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (lower caliper bolt insecure) (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted Brake caliper lower mounting bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner upper by rear spring box section above bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|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
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Brake pedal excessively corroded |3.3.A.1a|1
Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/wheel arch |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Lower coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside 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
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil |3.6.E.1|1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Inner 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 Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1

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