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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ MOTORs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:59.31%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ MOTOR year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:467 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Registration plate lamp issues27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|24
Headlamp aim out of alignment21
Brake pipe excessively corroded19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Registration plate issues3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Rear brake binding3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))2
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))2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside 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))2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|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
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT SCUTTLE |3.6.C.3|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
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head from under bonnet chassis section and in the inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head from under bonnet chassis section and in the inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulk head from under bonnet chassis section and in the inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulk head from under bonnet chassis section and in the inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH drag link end rubbers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step/inner step,step in side cab and b pillar holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner,outer and under step and box section and from in side cab area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced slight rear of cab box section (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step |7.1.1 |a| |i||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
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
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers step |3 Places| |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch at the front. |2.4.A.3|1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ends. |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working In switch. |1.3.1b|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Power steering component leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 on silencer |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step |6.1.B.2|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all |1.4.B.1b|1
Brake pipe leaking x 2 feeding rear flexi hose |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Power steering pump drive system defective belt loose |2.3.6|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under arch |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under arch |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned |1.5.1a|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|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
Fuel system component leaking fuel leak on engine /// |7.2.3|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure /// |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead /// |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead /// |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system master cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system master cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt under wheel arch (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged t-piece to wheel cylinder |1.1.11 |c||1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front 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 NSF CHASSIS CORRODED THROUGH. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS CORRODED THROUGH. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION TO CENTRE SECTION LEAKING EXHAUST GAS. (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION TO MIDDLE SECTION LOOSE. (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CORROSION WITHIN 30 CM OF BRAKE SERVO.(ADVISE OPP0SITE SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED THROUGH ASWELL ,ADVISE WELD BOTH SIDES. (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured rear of 2nd leaf missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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 joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively corroded |2.3.2|1
Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Front brake application uneven1
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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper of inner arch |suspension/brake component| |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Fuel tank leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch |1.4.B.1c|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|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 Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch , servo area |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam n/s and o/s |5.1.2 |d| |i||1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative |1.1.6e|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drag link 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
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
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1

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