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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 207s year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:63.11%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 207 year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:721 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment37
Registration plate lamp issues34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively33
Brake pipe excessively corroded23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|15
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|12
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear brake application uneven9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Registration plate issues7
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|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Front brake application uneven5
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|5
Rear brake binding5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
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|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))3
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|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp dims with indicator (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp dims with indicator (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step area, within 30cm of fuel tank mount. |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |3.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both front headlight images distorted and no kick up visible. |4.1.2 |a||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexy section. |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ball joint covers split. |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Full track rod and track rod end one unit. |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section |7.1.2|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Stop lamp not working All rear. |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated |headlamp low| |1.8.A.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Additional braking device leaking oil |3.6.I.6|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All upper and lower lights |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front 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 Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii))1
Nearside Fuel hose leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing x2 dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicators missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Lever broken |1.1.17 |a||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint insecure and blowing |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front ball joint |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust system having major leak of gasses (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Indicator switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted |6.1.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Lower Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Lower Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Nearside All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing |7.1.2|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off wrong side (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off wrong side (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.1.2 |e| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member. |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis chalked . |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis chalked in wheel arch tub. |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch tub |upper| |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch tub. |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet. |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet. |3.6.C.3|1
Central Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet |chalked| |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced stabiliser insecure (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters at either end |2.2.C.1c|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters at either end |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head |6.1.B.2|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |8.2.1.2 |g||1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2|1
Nearside 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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))1
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp INTERFERING WITH REG PLATE LAMPS AND POSITION LAMPS (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected nearly white (4.3.1 (b) (ii))1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by master cylinder mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Driver`s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction garland in view |3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Driver`s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction fluffy items |3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| showing white light to the rear |4.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Drag link 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
Rear Drag link 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
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded section in two places above and under brake servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure |3.6.I.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe, nearside front |1.2.1 |g||1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system |1.1.11 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative |1.1.17 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative |1.1.17 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Rear position lamp|s| has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp x2 |1.1.A.3f|1
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch |2.4.A.3|1
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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way OSF brake almost inop |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Brake pedal excessively corroded corroded with in 12 inches of mounting |3.3.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% |1.2.1c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1

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