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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ G WAGONs year 1994

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mot history
Pass percent:54.46%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ G WAGON year 1994 passes without issue)
Based on:538 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment92
Registration plate lamp issues39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|37
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|35
Brake pipe excessively corroded32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Rear brake application uneven14
Registration plate issues13
Rear brake binding13
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|7
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|4
Front brake application uneven4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Bonnet retaining device insecure |8.4.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|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
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Windscreen has damage2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking |3.6.A.1|1
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 Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Suspension spring 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
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Centre Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative |6.2.C.2|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 4th row outer |5.2.5a|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all |1.4.B.1b|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 3.33 |7.4.B.3b|1
Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt loose. |2.3.6|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Power steering pump drive system defective belts damaged and insecure |2.3.6|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|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
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear 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 Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box |2.1.5 |a||1
Drive belt excessively worn Excessively loose |6.1.7 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.1.B.2a|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.8.A2a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.8.A2a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a|1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1d|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.C.1f|1
Brake warning device defective |3.3.D.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.1.B.2b|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective |3.6.F.4|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a|1
Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system |6.3.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.1.B.2a|1
Nearside Outer Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white lens should be red (4.5.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel stud holes worn (5.2.2 (d))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Outline marker lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all steering linkage ball joint covers split |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.1.B.2b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Additional braking device insecure |3.6.I.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Centre Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired mechanism pivot bush excessively worn |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe mount broke |7.1.1|1
Front outline marker lamp|s| not working nearside and offside |1.1.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings framework above rear axle and above chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings framework above rear axle and above chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside 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
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Brake pipe inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 sides |2.2.C.1c|1
Fuel tank leaking |6.7.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|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 on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front 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
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.8.A.4a|1
Additional braking device component|s| insecure |3.6.I.1|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3|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
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure |5.1.B.3c|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure |5.1.B.2a|1
Offside Front Integral body structure is damaged adversely affecting the braking or steering |6.1.6|1
Nearside Front Passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.5.11b|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Front Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1

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