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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ SLs year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:75.14%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ SL year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:1,235 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment93
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Registration plate lamp issues23
Brake pipe excessively corroded21
Brake hose excessively deteriorated18
Rear brake binding18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)9
Brake hose damaged9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)8
Registration plate issues8
Battery insecure (1.9.1)7
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault7
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)7
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)6
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)6
Horn not working (1.6.2a)5
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)5
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)5
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)5
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)4
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)4
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)4
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)3
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)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
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)3
Front brake application uneven3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)3
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)2
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)2
Offside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)2
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)2
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)2
Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)2
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)2
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)2
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)2
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)2
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)2
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting silll (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under coolant bottle |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind shock absorber chalked (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)1
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)1
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump union (7.2.3)1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly handbrake leaver (1.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)1
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner 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 Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Fuel hose insecure at pump & union , perished & clips missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Fuel hose leaking at pump & union , perished / clip missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)1
Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)1
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded X 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6% REDUCED TO 1.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)1
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)1
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Central Exhaust system insecure flexible mount failed (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area. Multiple holes, mainly rear of arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Boot floor large hole caused by corrosion. Spare wheel visible. (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Floor excessively deteriorated Central to vehicle N/S & O/S multiple holes in floor underneath seats. (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area. Multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))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
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)1
Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat |3.1.3c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)1
Rear brake application uneven1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding 70 (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 40 (1.2.1 (f))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Speedometer clearly inoperative same mileage as last 2 tests (7.8 (b) (ii))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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Direction indicators not working all four of them (1.4.A.2c)1
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
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
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)1
Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from fuel line to pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire feul pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)1
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassie (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body 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 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
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting 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 (8.3.1e)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount |2.4.A.3|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.2.C.1h)1
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Fuel system component leaking Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A (8.3.1e)1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1/4 panel at seatbelt mounting (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch at rear wish bone mounting (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch at shocker top mounting (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged |2.4.G.6a|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)1
Fuel pipe insecure pipes to fuel pump have insecure clamps (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)1
Horn control missing (1.6.1)1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Emissions not tested (7.0)1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)1
An item not tested (Manual)1
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Nearside 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 box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened D Bush bracket and Mounting area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1

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