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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 307Ds year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:58.95%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 307D year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:704 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|65
Headlamp aim out of alignment61
Registration plate lamp issues56
Brake pipe excessively corroded55
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|35
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively30
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|24
Rear brake application uneven24
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|23
Registration plate issues23
Horn not working |1.6.2a|22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle21
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated15
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Front brake application uneven10
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Emissions not tested |7.0|9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|8
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|8
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|6
Rear brake binding6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|5
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Windscreen has damage5
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|4
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|4
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|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 Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|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
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| fouling spring |2.4.B.1b|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under wheel arch |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c|1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted door step |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head under servo |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired door and wing area (6.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front position lamp|s| not working both |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))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
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake lever locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leaf spring mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |3.6.D.3|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |3.6.D.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image |1.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable corroded and significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake valve damaged |3.6.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer 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 Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Towbar locking device missing |6.6.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Main beam tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective |3.1 |c||1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|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 Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose |2.4.E.4a|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 Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|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
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
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|1
Nearside Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.2.C.1h|1
Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bottom of drivers door |6.1.C.1|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|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
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Central Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear |1.4.A.2h|1
Headlamp aim not tested both |1.8.A.1c|1
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken cable |3.5.1b|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver |1.6.1|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1

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