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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 560s year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:70.62%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 560 year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:885 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded42
Headlamp aim out of alignment34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|31
Registration plate lamp issues30
Brake hose excessively deteriorated20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|20
Rear brake binding16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort15
Registration plate issues12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|5
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
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|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|2
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|2
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Offside 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
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch at jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear fog lamp not working rear fogs not working on dipped headlights |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping |2.1.1 |e| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||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
Fuel pipe union leaking pump at rear |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Position lamp not working front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity side light inside amber indicator unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity side light inside amber indicator unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint 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 Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))1
Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|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
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|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
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wheel arch |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wheel arch |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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 Braking system leaking pipes |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point excessively corroded ,within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Front passenger door catch insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear brake application uneven1
Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Front 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
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))1
Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Centre An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint rear mounting |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting plate corroded |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Central Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned |4.1.4 |a||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer |5.3.4 |b| |ii||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
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed near the inner anti roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Central Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange |2.4.G.4c|1
Central Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange |2.4.G.4c|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside front pipe |7.1.2|1
Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working Doesn`t stay on |1.3.1b|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported both rubber mounts |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch |anti roll bar mount | |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch |anti roll bar mount | |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch front |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1

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