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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 240s year 1984

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mot history
Pass percent:66.13%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 240 year 1984 passes without issue)
Based on:868 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively43
Brake pipe excessively corroded39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|32
Brake hose excessively deteriorated27
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle21
Registration plate lamp issues19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Registration plate issues13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Rear brake binding10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Front brake application uneven6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|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 Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|2
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Inner Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing |2.5.B.3a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|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
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Offside Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp insecure bulb |4.1.1 |c||1
Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking |5.3.5 |c||1
Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected |5.3.5 |b| |i||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Floor excessively deteriorated near side rear inner sill rotten (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box broken leaking |7.1.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.3.2b|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device missing |3.5.1j|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
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s |1.8.A.1b|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front inner wing |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front inner wing |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s outer sille rear end by jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sille rear end by jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sille rear end |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s sille rear end |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear of rear exhaust box |7.1.1|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both |1.8.A.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure 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
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch anti roll bar mounting prescribed area BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and front of rear inner wheel arch BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill and front of inner wheel arch BOTH SIDES (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Fuel system component leaking No4 injector |7.2.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|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
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened shock mount |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEELARCH |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL / INNER SILL |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL /INNER SILL |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury corroded hole in wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member rad support not attached and is excessively corroded all the way across NS to OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated foot well is corroded and has a hole (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch and battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded from front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch and sill and boot floor and sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))1
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded hole inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen has damage1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Central Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near Side On The Rear Side |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear of inner wheel arch |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and rear floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner flitch |6.1.B.2|1
Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Outer Rear 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 indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Outer 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
Nearside Front Inner 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
Offside Front Outer 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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch |1.4.B.1c|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |seat mounting| |5.2.6|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also abs mounting area |2.4.A.3|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S floor will require carpets etc removing for welding |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired |3.5.1n|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour and off side front |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR to SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))1
Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Corroded between spring top mount and brake servo (6.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber supports broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1

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