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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASSs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:71.41%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:878 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment32
Brake pipe excessively corroded27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Registration plate lamp issues16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)11
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)7
Registration plate issues7
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)6
Rear brake binding6
Battery insecure (1.9.1)6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)4
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)4
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)4
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
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)3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)3
Front brake application uneven3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)3
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)3
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)3
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)3
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)3
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)3
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
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)2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)2
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)2
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)2
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
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)2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)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
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)2
Nearside Rear Outer 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)2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Boot lid likely to become detached hole by hindge in roof (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear 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 Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))1
Offside Brake linkage excessively corroded rusted out of floor (1.1.15 (b))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear floor (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front bulkhead, by bonnet hinge (3.6.C.3)1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s floor joining sill (5.2.6)1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)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
Windscreen has damage1
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill and floorpan (6.1.B.2)1
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting rubber missing (7.1.1)1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)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
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)1
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))1
Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front 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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing beside front anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Drivers seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all under vehicle areas carroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)1
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)1
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch has hole in it near suspension arm (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 rust hole in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (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
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure system box (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury body panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported x4 rubber splitting (7.1.1)1
Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking metal fuel pipes heavily corroded and leaking (7.2.3)1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber exhaust support rubber split to excess x4 (7.1.1)1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (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 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)1
Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)1
Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)1
Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)1
Emissions not tested (7.0)1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A (8.3.1e)1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))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 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 Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting center (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion on the arch (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion upper and lower of rear quarter panel (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower bumper (6.1.C.1)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
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering idler arm has excessive movement (2.2.B.1h)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chase jack point (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)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 Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side rear (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)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
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Front Body insecure Grille (6.2.2 (a) (i))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)1
Fuel pipe leaking from pump (porous) (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced footwell holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)1
Offside 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 Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion hole in rear sill within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)1
Rear brake application uneven1
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working unless headlamp is on (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coil spring and wishbone mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coil spring and wishbone mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury valance (6.2.1 (a) (i))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
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Front Lower 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
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking by rear suspension arm (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended catch. (7.1.2 (c))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Front 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
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill @ drain hole (5.2.6)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area around anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outerr sill (5.2.6)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch corroded/holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch corroded/holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)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
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1

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