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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ G WAGONs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:48.68%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ G WAGON year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:380 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues42
Brakes imbalanced across an axle35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|33
Headlamp aim out of alignment28
Rear brake application uneven22
Brake pipe excessively corroded22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively17
Horn not working |1.6.2a|15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort15
Rear brake binding13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated13
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Registration plate issues8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|6
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Front brake application uneven5
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|5
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|5
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Brake hose damaged2
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
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|2
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
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
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
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 Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort park |3.7.B.5a|1
rear brake recording little or no effort service |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak major leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket to chassis corrodded and detatched (1.1.11 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |6.1.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under bonnet |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch/floor plan |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Outer 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 Outer 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
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion |3.6.A.2b|1
Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured |2.4.B.6b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Body component insecure spray flap |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Brake master cylinder leaking |1.1.10 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury multiply arears on body due to corrosion |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door pillar |5.2.6|1
Offside Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` speakers on dash |8.3.1e|1
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|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
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour hole in lense (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Headlamp lens seriously defective both spot lamps sharp edge (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Adjustable towbar bracket excessively worn |6.6.5b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Subframe 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|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 Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit behind both front seats |4.11 |c| |ii||1
Fuel pipe leaking front on engine |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative rod braken |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on NS + OS |8.2.1b|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective Bonnet Retaining "R" pins missing |8.4.2|1
Stop lamp not working NS + OS |1.2.1b|1
Direction indicators not working NS + OS |1.4.A.2c|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Switch fault does not work contentiously when operated |1.1.A.2|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion NSF door |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pipe leaking OSF union from brake pipe to OSF brake hose |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement Brake pedal sticking in travel |3.3.A.5|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|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 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 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1

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