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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:64.64%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280 year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:854 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment55
Brake pipe excessively corroded41
Registration plate lamp issues34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|19
Brake hose excessively deteriorated18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Rear brake binding10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Battery insecure |1.9.1|9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Rear brake application uneven7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Registration plate issues7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Windscreen has damage3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|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
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
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|2
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 Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside 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|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))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
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking front to rear pipe at clip |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/ chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/chassis 2 places |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Coil spring mount |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative clicker |1.4.A.2a|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and chassis rail |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and chassis rail |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chalked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co over 10 per cent |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/door shut |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil |2.2.C.1e|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering idler (2.2.2 (c))1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount |2.4.A.3|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
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower 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 pin or bush excessively worn wishbone |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner arm rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seal |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury (6.2.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spare wheel well |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside 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 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases last box |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box |7.1.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn CENTER PROP SHAFT SUPPORT BEARING EXCESSIVELY WORN |2.4.G.4d|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working REAR FOG LAMP TELL TALE NOT WORKING |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
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|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Valve stem seriously damaged front and rear |5.2.3 |j||1
Offside Valve stem seriously damaged front and rear |5.2.3 |j||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))1
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side and have excessive ply in ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |8.2.1.2 |f||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Power steering component leaking steering box |2.1.5 |a||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 Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
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|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|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
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by subframe/anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by spring |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front 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
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1

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