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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1979

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mot history
Pass percent:69.48%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280 year 1979 passes without issue)
Based on:842 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|22
Registration plate lamp issues21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle21
Brake hose excessively deteriorated20
Rear brake binding20
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Registration plate issues13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|9
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
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 |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Rear 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high |8.2.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to sill as marked |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch /sill as marked |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch as marked |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch as marked |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to chassis as marked |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Steering damper fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension 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 inner wing |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front arch/sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front arch/sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panels front and rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panels front and rear |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |d||1
Driver`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.5 |b| |ii||1
Passenger`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.6 |a| |i||1
Fuel hose insecure in front of rear axle |7.2.1|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|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
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Central Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play o/s |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|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
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch anti-roll bar fitting |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil |2.2.C.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 30cm of seat belt mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
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
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated hole in rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by coil spring |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter pipe |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Driver`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.5 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.5 |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
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Brake hose damaged1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Power steering component|s| leaking Pump area |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1

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