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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 412Ds year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:67.41%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 412D year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:629 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|71
Headlamp aim out of alignment50
Registration plate lamp issues45
Brake pipe excessively corroded28
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Registration plate issues9
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Rear brake binding7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Front brake application uneven6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|5
Windscreen has damage5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside 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
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|2
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|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 position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside 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
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside 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
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Brake cable knotted |3.5.1b|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
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch/cross member |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, front leaf mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, rear leaf mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.1.6 |i| |i||1
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.1.6 |i| |i||1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, near spring hanger |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn |6.1.7 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill End |5.2.6|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear part of exhaust missing |7.1.2|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.E.1|1
Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.6|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a|1
Rear Torsion bar has excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease |3.5.1f|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket fractured |2.4.G.5|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.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 Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|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
Offside 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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cabin |6.1.B.2|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|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 Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer 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
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.1b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |6.3.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |6.1.2|1
Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.1.B.6a|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket insecure |2.4.G.5|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1g|1
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside front brake binding wheel bearing not fully checked |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi hose securing device missing |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tale pipe |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |1.1.17 |b||1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d/bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush bracket has pin missing and bracket is loose |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.1.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.1.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1c|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture |1.1.11 |a||1
Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged x axle |1.1.11 |c||1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed interior handle sticks open |6.2.B.1a|1
Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle door very hard to open |6.2.D.1a|1
Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door very hard to open |6.2.D.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member |6.6.6|1
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / overhang (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Brake cable damaged Main parking brake cable badly frayed (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure fourth mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced transverse chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced transverse chassis marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1

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