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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 307Ds year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:58.59%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 307D year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:396 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment34
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|28
Registration plate lamp issues22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively20
Brake pipe excessively corroded20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Horn not working |1.6.2a|14
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|13
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|11
Rear brake application uneven9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Rear brake binding7
Registration plate issues7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Front brake application uneven3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
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|2
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|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Offside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Side repeater not in good working order |not working| |1.5.1b|1
Offside Side repeater not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.1b|1
Indicator tell tale not working correctly |1.5.3|1
Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users |6.5.10|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means |6.7.2a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.2|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam stopped working during test |1.7.5a|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. also has a inadequate repair to mechanism |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Front 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 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 Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 (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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Front Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear front brake binding both |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Rear Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear 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
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Inner Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Outer Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Drag link end socket spring weak |2.2.B.1e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern |1.8.A.1b|1
Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front lamps dim when hazards lights are on |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis holed front spring eye mount marked in yellow |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component leaking Fuel leaking from Near side of Engine |7.2.3|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on main beam Both |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch missing |8.4.2|1
Fuel system component leaking engine area |7.2.3|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing |3.3 |c||1
Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Battery insecure Under drivers seat |1.9.1|1
Nearside Upper Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened |7.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt loose |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2|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
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 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 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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Rear reflector missing both sides |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|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 Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section below servo |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hangar |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section in more than one place |2.4.A.3|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre cross member bottom reinforcing corroded through both sides |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all n/s of inner sill marked yellow |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all o/s inner sill marked yerllow |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer door skin (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm |2.2.C.1c|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|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
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
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 Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|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 Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis both sides |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f inner and outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f inner and outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported rear |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing both front |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Rear Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible |7.1.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section |7.1.2|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Outer Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1

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