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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 300s year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:66.26%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 300 year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:984 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively46
Brake pipe excessively corroded45
Registration plate lamp issues41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|40
Brake hose excessively deteriorated36
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|27
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|26
Registration plate issues26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle25
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Rear brake binding13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|12
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|5
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Windscreen has damage4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Front brake application uneven3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|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
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced top arm inner bonding failed |2.4.F.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings |2.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Steering column retaining device missing |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil |3.6.E.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Rear Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring area,s |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills area,s |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play in ball joint |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|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 not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|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
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar link |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete rubber split |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame |5.2.1b|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of inner sill panel by lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle of outer floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL PANEL BYLOWER ARM AND COIL SPRING MOUNTING |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BY ANTIROLL BAR MOUNTING |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SILENCER |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn TOP |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn TOP |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTTOM JOINT |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |5.2.6|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Fuel pipe union leaking No 1 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount missing from rear box |7.1.1|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 Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure fuel tank mounting. (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounts |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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 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 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 Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing, chassis mount |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top mounting point |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shocker top mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above axle not attatched |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above axle not attatched |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all marked with yellow chalk |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking along chassis |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour |8.2.2.2 |d||1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard lights not working |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.8.B.1|1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust rubber missing |7.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Front Service brake excessively binding nearside+offside (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil |2.2.C.1e|1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure 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
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch area |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch area |6.1.B.2|1
coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1

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