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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASSs year 1984

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mot history
Pass percent:71.81%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS year 1984 passes without issue)
Based on:1,018 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively42
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Brake pipe excessively corroded32
Brakes imbalanced across an axle24
Registration plate lamp issues20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)10
Battery insecure (1.9.1)9
Rear brake binding9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))6
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)6
Horn not working (1.6.2a)6
Windscreen washer not working 5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)5
Registration plate issues5
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)5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)5
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)5
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)4
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)4
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)4
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Front brake application uneven4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)3
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)3
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)3
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)3
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)3
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)3
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)2
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)2
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)2
Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)2
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)2
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)2
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))2
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)2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))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
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)2
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)2
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)2
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)2
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))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
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts (7.1.1)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behined coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)1
Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)1
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat mounting (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 seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect check bulb (1.8.A.1b)1
Rear An item not tested (Manual)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 Outer 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 Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Nearside Inner 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
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)1
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)1
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)1
Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump connection (7.2.3)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
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking at bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)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
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)1
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Outer 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 Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))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
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
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
Offside 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
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)1
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)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
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind sub fram screw (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both sides (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked on chawk (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill marked on chawk (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 marked on chawk (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Brake pump insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)1
Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)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
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)1
Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Rear Upper Fuel pipe union leaking see chalk markings (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Upper Fuel pipe damaged excessive corrosion see chalk markings (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at pump (7.2.3)1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
An item not tested (Manual)1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mounting. In wheel arch (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Front bumper (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer sill (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Front 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
Headlamp switch missing Main beam. (1.7.1)1
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)1
Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)1
Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)1
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Anchor point. (5.2.6)1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Anchor point. (5.2.6)1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Offside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)1
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)1
Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Front 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 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 Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)1
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Emissions not tested Poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)1
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance at upper chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT DOWN PIPE JOINT (7.1.2)1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F AND O/S/R JACKING POINTS HOLED AND CORRODED (2.4.A.3)1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S SILL IN TWO PLACES HOLED AND CORRODED (5.2.6)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BALL JOINT GAITER (2.4.G.2)1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)1
Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Outer 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 Outer 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 Inner 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe damaged Fuel Line Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill by suspension as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement As marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Outer 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
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Emissions not tested (7.0)1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear box (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both have leds fitted (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1

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