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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASSs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:75.85%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:973 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Registration plate lamp issues25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Registration plate issues11
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Rear brake binding8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)8
Battery insecure (1.9.1)6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)4
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)4
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)3
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)3
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)3
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)2
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)2
Horn not working (1.6.2a)2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)2
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)2
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside 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 Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)1
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A (8.3.1e)1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in area between servo / suspension mounting and steering box (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier no clamp fitted (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Brake drum back plate insecure brake disc back plate insecure and likely to detatch on both front brakes (1.1.14 (d))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch in four places ??? ALSO relates to suspension mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch rear area ??? close to d bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded baulk head holed (3.6.C.3)1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Fuel system component leaking cold start valve (7.2.3)1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Lower 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 Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame mounting point (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings driver seat (6.1.B.2)1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger seat floor (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter/pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Upper 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 Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill box section (5.2.6)1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe leaking and insecure (7.2.1)1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)1
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust having major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting innner sil holed corroded(chaulked area) (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe has major exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front 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 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
Nearside 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 suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel well (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel well/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)1
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)1
Offside Rear Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front coil spring broken (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 component (2.3.3b)1
Emissions not tested Due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SEAL PANEL (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1

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