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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 408s year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:61.65%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 408 year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:485 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues41
Brake pipe excessively corroded35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|34
Headlamp aim out of alignment30
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|16
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Rear brake binding10
Rear brake application uneven9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Registration plate issues6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside 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 Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, 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
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|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
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Front Upper 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 an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 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
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened |3.3.A.1f|1
Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened |3.3.A.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.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 Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Brake lining|s| insecure |3.5.1g|1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake stationary pin excessively corroded and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Offside Front Brake stationary pin excessively corroded and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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 Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering column shaft retaining device missing |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Semaphore indicator switch insecure |1.4.C.1c|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rollbar mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3|1
Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Track rod end socket spring weak |2.2.B.1e|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front 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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
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
Rear 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 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
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting |2.2.C.1h|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring balance beam bracket nut missing |2.4.B.6c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring balance beam bracket bolt missing |2.4.B.6c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring balance beam bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order |inoperative| |1.1.6b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative |1.1.6e|1
Horn does not function |6.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.4|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.5.15|1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b|1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Body panel insecure below side ramp |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|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
Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Rear 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
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside 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 Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis by front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and lower chassis by front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1

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