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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 412s year 1999

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mot history
Pass percent:66.95%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 412 year 1999 passes without issue)
Based on:950 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|119
Registration plate lamp issues81
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort53
Headlamp aim out of alignment53
Brake pipe excessively corroded41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively30
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Rear brake binding14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|8
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Registration plate issues7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|4
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|4
Windscreen has damage4
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|4
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member by nearside rear air bag |6.1.1 |a| |i||1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected AIR TANK STRAP CORRODED |5.3.5 |b| |i||1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking From gaiter all way down tie rod to track rod end |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Front Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working all four marker lights |1.1.A.3b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to outersill spring anchor point |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring shackle point behid rear wheel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring anchor point |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both |1.3.1 |a| |i||1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Centre Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Speed limiter plate missing |6.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn |3.5.1g|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively worn |3.5.1g|1
Offside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate |5.1.B.3a|1
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.8.A2a|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |6.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|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
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.4|1
Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Outer Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate |5.1.B.3a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively corroded |2.3.2|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Rear Air suspension levelling valve inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working marker |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working marker |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Front Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Inner Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b||1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked |3.6.B.4b|1
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear outline marker lamp|s| not working |1.1.B.1c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Centre Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Upper Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Upper Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.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
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair obviously incorrectly positioned |1.2.4d|1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair obviously incorrectly positioned |1.2.4d|1
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b|1
Offside Front Lower Passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.5.11b|1
Offside Front Upper Speed limiter plate not clearly and indelibly marked with the set speed |6.9.2a|1
Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside All position lamps not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.1.B.2b|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.1.B.2b|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure |5.1.B.2a|1
Offside Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure |5.1.B.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.4d|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Rear Outer All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a|1
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition |3.2 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working both side markers |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At ABS unit |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill |5.2.6|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside door step |5.2.6|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside door step |fibre glass| |5.2.6|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))1
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excess pedal travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outter sill filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/f dip incorrect image also too high (4.1.2 (c))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap of (temporary type) not locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged at compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind rear wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1

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