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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ SLs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:81.99%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ SL year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:1,827 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively36
Brake pipe excessively corroded32
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)28
Registration plate issues19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)12
Registration plate lamp issues11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)7
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)5
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)4
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)4
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)3
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)3
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)3
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)3
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)3
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)2
Battery insecure (1.9.1)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
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)2
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)2
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
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 Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)2
Front brake application uneven2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)1
Offside Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)1
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear brake binding1
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|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
Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)1
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)1
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)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
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Inner 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
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.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
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.7% (7.3.B.1a)1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)1
Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing both side missing each one a bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Rear brake excessively fluctuating1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone A (8.3.1b)1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)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
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeator |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper bush slit apart |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Brake pedal actuating linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened Possible return spring broken or pivot seized - causing pedal to stick on maintaining hydraulic pressure to brake system |3.3.A.1g|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Central Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested ENGINE CUT OUT (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)1
Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))1
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / body (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)1
Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))1
Electronic braking system warning device inoperative asr light on (1.7 (a))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)1
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)1
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))1
Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)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 Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)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
Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Brake hose damaged1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)1
Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside 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
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)1
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)1
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Offside 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
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.2.C.1c)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe (7.1.2)1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side front outer (2.4.G.2)1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (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
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)1
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1

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