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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ S-CLASSs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:76.07%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ S-CLASS year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:957 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively25
Brake pipe excessively corroded25
Registration plate lamp issues17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)15
Rear brake binding15
Registration plate issues15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)8
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)5
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)5
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)5
Front brake application uneven4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)4
Battery insecure (1.9.1)4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)4
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)3
Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)2
Windscreen has damage2
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)2
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)2
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)2
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
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)2
Emissions not tested (7.0)2
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)2
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)2
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)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
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ASR light illuminated (3.4.1c)1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (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
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)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 Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)1
Fuel system component leaking FUEL PUMP UNDER BOOT FLOOR (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)1
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)1
Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired wiring bracket fallen off and hanging on wire (3.4.4)1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing both sides (2.4.G.2)1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassis leg as marked (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)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
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch, next to Anti-roll bar rubber mount. (6.1.B.2)1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)1
Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)1
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)1
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)1
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)1
Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)1
Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)1
Nearside 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
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)1
Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber ring and other heavy perrish and mid silencer rubber (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)1
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
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
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective driver (7.1.2 (e))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)1
Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)1
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)1
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)1
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)1
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)1
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)1
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative With ignition off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)1
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)1
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
Nearside Front Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)1
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)1
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)1
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Prop shaft joint excessively worn gear box end (bushes in both flanges deteriorating) (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer 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
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering where the sub frame bolts onto all been chalked (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Bumper likely to become detached bracket corroded (6.1.4 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)1

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