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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308Ds year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:61.98%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308D year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:455 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|40
Headlamp aim out of alignment27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Registration plate lamp issues18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle18
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively14
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Rear brake application uneven10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|9
Rear brake binding8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|6
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|4
Windscreen has damage4
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, 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
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|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
Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted |2.4.B.1a|1
Centre Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Inner Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Headlamp not working on main beam Switch faulty |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy section |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Emissions not tested Unable to obtain reading due to exhaust blow |8.2.2.2 |e||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |4.1.3 |b||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
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground |4.11 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn king pin |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative |1.1.17 |c| |ii||1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|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
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 Front Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1g|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1g|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1f|1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1f|1
Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring repaired by welding |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|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 emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to bulkhead area |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded interior floor to bulkhead and under bonnet area |3.6.C.3|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative offside front and nearside rear |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|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
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Lower Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area |2.4.A.3|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both rear |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed near alternator |1.9.2c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at swinging shackle |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at swinging shackle |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel tub near steering box |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|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 Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b|1
Nearside External window insecure and likely to fall out |6.11.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative |1.1.6e|1
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking under bonnet |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shocker mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch not seam welded |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch not seam welded |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not seam welded on step |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ONE OFF THE STEERING BOX |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Greased, but has siezed. |1.1.17 |c| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1

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