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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTERs year 2005

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mot history
Pass percent:54.70%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER year 2005 passes without issue)
Based on:638 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues80
Headlamp aim out of alignment59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively44
Brake pipe excessively corroded29
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|15
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|14
Registration plate issues14
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|13
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|13
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Windscreen has damage11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Rear brake binding8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Central Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering X2 (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill all way along (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))1
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system From ABS pump. Marked in YELLOW. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Welding not complete. Marked in YELLOW. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (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
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box |7.1.2|1
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Brake cable damaged |1.1.15 |a||1
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front outline marker lamp|s| not working |1.1.B.1c|1
Rear outline marker lamp|s| not working |1.1.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|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
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 has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front passenger door catch insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Speed limiter plate missing |6.9.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush -d- bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush -d- bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Rear view mirror cover missing. |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |3.3 |b| |ii||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative |4.1.5 |a||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Power steering component leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose Adjuster. |7.1.1 |b||1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance showing white light |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side bumper missing |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Driving control|s| clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. |6.8.3|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system center (1.1.11 (b) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bush`s. |2.4.G.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front D bush`s. |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Drop sill. Marked in YELLOW. |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Body. Marked in YELLOW. |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door. Marked in YELLOW. |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Tell tale flashs when nearside indicator on. (4.5.4 (b))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour REAR INDICATORS SHOWING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short toe socket |1.9.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| inner tie rod |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer holed and blowing |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced l.p.g. filler area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour lamp broken |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Rear Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from joint |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|1
Speed limiter not fitted |6.9.3|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.3|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.3|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust holed (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.3|1
Emissions not tested |6.4|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust fumes entering the driver`s area |7.1.5|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|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
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |not working| |1.5.1b|1
Indicator tell tale not working correctly |1.5.3|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.5.4c|1
Nearside Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative |6.2.C.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower |2.7.4|1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front inner |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front outer |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear inner |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1

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