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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 207s year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:63.91%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 207 year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:471 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Brake hose excessively deteriorated26
Headlamp aim out of alignment25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle24
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|21
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|7
Registration plate issues7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))5
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear brake binding4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear brake application uneven4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|3
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
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
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type |6.6.2|1
Offside Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type |6.6.2|1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch |1.4.B.1c|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Brake valve leaking LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.7 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ON AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ON AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))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
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp coming non with side lights |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure U bolt |5.3.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Towbar assembly inappropriately modified |6.6.7|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sharp edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Bonnet retaining device insecure |8.4.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step and jacking point marked yellow |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point and door step |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings multiple places |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings multiple places |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii))1
Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))1
Dropside likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Horn not a constant note |1.7.1e|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab step |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead below brake servo |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Outer Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working and marker light |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working and not working on hazard |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly |1.4.C.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|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
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` sun visor broken |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))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
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near bonnet hinge (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Brake servo inoperative |1.1.10 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected under servo |1.1.21 |e| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis/ spring mount |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/ wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity effected by indicators |4.2.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|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 Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |8.2.2.2 |b||1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative |1.1.17 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frontmost spring mounting area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Stop lamp|s| not working both |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring hanger chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch within p/e of top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor to arch area corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated step corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner step corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Outer Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member/support bar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / bulk head |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill step x2 |5.2.6|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1

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