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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:66.82%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280 year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:874 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment59
Registration plate lamp issues45
Brake pipe excessively corroded42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively36
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|30
Registration plate issues24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated16
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|7
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))6
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|6
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
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|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|3
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
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|2
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|2
Rear brake binding2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Rear 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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Front brake application uneven2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet |8.1.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification repair weld (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened belt has been cut and sewn back together |7.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front and rear |2.2.C.1c|1
Coil spring not correctly located coil spring broken |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|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
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting ( upper ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MARKED |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blowing |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminate when brake pedal depressed |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt first ball joint off drop arm |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint boot split |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|1
Stop lamp not working both stop lamps not significantly brighter than position lamps when sidelights are `on` |1.2.1b|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake rod insecure Rear compensator link rod to axle insecure |3.5.1d|1
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear shock absorber mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected footwell (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel tank leaking corroded seams (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))1
Fuel hose leaking by fuel pump / filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam lense missing also |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative not connected (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported fog lamp |1.9.2a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged both too rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high |8.2.1.2 |e||1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four |2.2.C.1c|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger and clamp |6.1.2 |a||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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill/out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Front Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside 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
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1

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